Recall 10V-094: 2008 Trans Tech Q86-5, 2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9 and 1 more
TRANS TECH BUS recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2010, covering about 3 vehicles.
The problem
Trans tech bus has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain 2008 and 2009 trans tech bus rondak 4f+9, q86-5, and sth5 school buses manufactured between february 1, 2008, and june 1, 2009, 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."
The risk
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.
The fix
Transportation collaborative, inc. Will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 5, 2010. Owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TRANS TECH BUS |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V094000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Trans Tech Q86-5 | 2008 | All years |
| Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9 | 2009 | All years |
| Trans Tech STH5 | 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-094?
Trans tech bus has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain 2008 and 2009 trans tech bus rondak 4f+9, q86-5, and sth5 school buses manufactured between february 1, 2008, and june 1, 2009, 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."
How is recall 10V-094 fixed?
Transportation collaborative, inc. Will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 5, 2010. Owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.