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2018 Trans Tech SST recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Trans Tech SST, covering 1,421 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exitReported September 18, 2024 · 544 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Trans Tech Bus (Trans Tech) is recalling certain 2018-2021 SST, CST, SSTFLR and CSTFLR school buses. In the event of a rollover, the emergency exit windows may not open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
Risk
An emergency exit window that does not open can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the emergency exit windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2024. Owners may contact Trans Tech customer service at 1‑845‑988‑2333.

Recall number 24V696000 · Recall details

SeatsReported October 12, 2018 · 877 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Transtech Bus SST, SST Flat Floor and ST Aero school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-26" and SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install a styrene strip for additional padding, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1‑845‑988‑0419. Transportation Collaborative's number for this recall is 18E-056.

Recall number 18V719000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Trans Tech SST recalls

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How many recalls does the 2018 Trans Tech SST have?

2, covering structure and seats.

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