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2011-2014 Trans Tech Ac139sssa400, Trans Tech Ac139sssa409 and others recall: seats

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 8, 2014. It covers about 843 vehicles.

vehicles affected
843
reported
Apr 8, 2014
owners notified
Apr 23, 2014

Seats

What is wrong
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Trans Tech Bus school buses manufactured January 10, 2011, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with 39" seats with or without 3-point seat belts. For the full list of the affected models, click on "Associated Documents" and then please click on "Associated Documents" and then "Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)." The affected buses have seats that may not remain properly anchored to the floor. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain anchored to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
TCI will notify owners and dealers will install additional mounts to secure the seats to the floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact TCI at 1‑845‑988‑2333.

Recall number 14V180000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V180000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2014 Trans Tech Ac139sssa400, Trans Tech Ac139sssa409 and others seats?

Yes. Recall 14V180000, reported on April 8, 2014, covers about 843 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V180000?

TCI will notify owners and dealers will install additional mounts to secure the seats to the floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact TCI at 1‑845‑988‑2333.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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