Recall 10V094000: 2008 Trans Tech Q86-5, 2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9, 2008 Trans Tech STH5
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 11, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 3
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
Trans tech bus has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain 2008 and 2009 trans tech bus rondak 4f+9, q86-5, and sth5 school buses manufactured between february 1, 2008, and june 1, 2009, equipped with freedman seating company 33 1/2" school bus barriers (freedman part number 15198) that do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
The risk
In the event of a crash, a passenger's knee may come in contact with the rear surface of the noncompliant restraining barriers, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.
The fix
Transportation collaborative, inc. Will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 5, 2010. Owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Trans Tech Q86-5
- 2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9
- 2008 Trans Tech STH5
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V094000
- Manufacturer
- TRANS TECH BUS
- Owner letters
- Apr 5, 2010
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology