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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V090📅 Mar 7, 2012

2011–2012 Trans Tech SST recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 trans tech model SST school buses manufactured of ford E350 and E450 econoline chassis. The fiberglass installed failed to meet design specifications, causing the insufficient torque valves at the upper torso mounting point. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the shoulder restraint could detach from the b-pillar anchorage, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupant.

🔧 The fix

Tci will notify owners, and provide instructions and repair kits or the bus may be taken to an authorized repair facility, at no cost to the owner. The recall began on march 15, 2012. Owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-0419.

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
12V090000
Manufacturer
TRANS TECH BUS
Vehicles affected
11
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Owner phone
1-845-988-0419
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 15, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
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 12V090 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 12V090?

2011–2012 Trans Tech SST. 11 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 1-845-988-0419.