Recall 12V007000: 2011 Trans Tech AG139SSSP500, 2012 Trans Tech DDW5+9159FRLSST, 2010 Trans Tech DW4+9139 +34 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jan 10, 2012
Vehicles affected
333
Models
37
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Trans tech is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 school buses manufactured from may 2010 through july 2011equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

The risk

If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

The fix

Trans tech will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2012. Owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-0419.

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

  • 2011 Trans Tech AG139SSSP500
  • 2012 Trans Tech DDW5+9159FRLSST
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW4+9139
  • 2011 Trans Tech DW4+9139SST
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW5139
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW5139FRL
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW5+9159
  • 2011 Trans Tech DW5+9159CST
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL
  • 2011 Trans Tech DW5+9159FRLSST
  • 2011 Trans Tech DW5+9159SST
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW6159
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW6159FRL
  • 2011 Trans Tech DW6159FRLSST
  • 2009 Trans Tech DW6159RL_SST
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW6159-SST
  • 2011 Trans Tech DW6159SST
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW7+9195
  • 2010 Trans Tech DW8195FRL
  • 2011 Trans Tech DWF6158
  • 2011 Trans Tech DWF6158FRL
  • 2011 Trans Tech DWF6158RLSST
  • 2010 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2011 Trans Tech SC139DSSA409
  • 2011 Trans Tech SC159DSFP600
  • 2011 Trans Tech SC159DSSA600
  • 2010 Trans Tech ST3/DEMO
  • 2011 Trans Tech ST3/DEMO
  • 2010 Trans Tech ST4
  • 2010 Trans Tech ST4-139
  • 2010 Trans Tech ST5
  • 2009 Trans Tech ST5139
  • 2010 Trans Tech STH4
  • 2011 Trans Tech STH4
  • 2011 Trans Tech STH4139
  • 2010 Trans Tech STH4+9
  • 2010 Trans Tech STH4WC
  • 2011 Trans Tech STH5139
  • 2010 Trans Tech STH5FRL

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V007000
Manufacturer
TRANS TECH BUS
Owner letters
Mar 7, 2012
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