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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V001📅 Jan 4, 2011

2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Transtech bus (tci) is recalling certain mfsab school buses for failure to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the affected buses do not have the proper structural adhesive on certain interior and exterior roof body panel joints. Tci will provide the specific bus models by model year and dates of production once they have determined which buses are affected by the noncomplaince.

💥 The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash the roof panels and joints may not absorb the impact and could open up, increasing the risk of death or serious personal injury to occupants in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Tci is currently developing the remedy for this noncompliance. Owners will be supplied with the parts and instructions on how to repair any affected vehicle(s). Tci will assist all owners with scheduling repairs and locating authorized repair facilities. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V001000
Manufacturer
TRANS TECH BUS
Vehicles affected
1
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-845-988-2333
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 4, 2011
Recall started by
OVSC
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V001 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V001?

2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9. 1 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Trans Tech dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-845-988-2333.