SeatsRecall 17V-624 · Trans Tech Bus vehicles
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. recall 17V-624 covers 21 Trans Tech Bus vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 5% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V624000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transtech) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Trans Tech SST, ST Aero, and SST FLR school buses built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with certain CE White-brand QS11 Series convertible school bus seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.
The risk
In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Transtech will notify owners, and dealers will add the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact Transtech customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transtech's number for this recall is 17e045.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
5%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.