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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V180📅 Apr 15, 2014

2011–2014 Trans Tech AC139SSSA409 & 2011–2014 Trans Tech SC139DSSA409 + 30 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 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
14V180000
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Vehicles affected
843
Component
SEAT BELTS; SEATS
Owner phone
1-845-988-2333
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 23, 2014
Built
Jan 10, 2011 – Mar 10, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 14V180 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 14V180?

2011–2014 Trans Tech AC139SSSA409 & 2011–2014 Trans Tech SC139DSSA409 + 30 more. 843 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.