Recall 10V095000: TRANS TECH BUS

Report received

Mar 11, 2010

Manufacturer

TRANS TECH BUS

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Trans tech bus has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain 2007 us bus corporation sthf5, sth5, and universe school buses manufactured between november 1, 2006, and april 1, 2007, equipped with freedman seating company 33 1/2" school bus barriers (freedman part number 15198) that do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, a passenger's knee may come in contact with the rear surface of the noncompliant restraining barriers, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.

Remedy

Transportation collaborative, inc. On behalf of us bus corporation will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 31, 2010. Owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.