Recall 10V-095: 2007 US Bus STH5, 2007 US Bus Sthf5 and 1 more

TRANS TECH BUS recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2010, covering about 5 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-095
Report date
Mar 11, 2010
Vehicles affected
5
Owners notified
Apr 5, 2010

The problem

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."

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. 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.

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

ManufacturerTRANS TECH BUS
ComponentSeats
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number10V095000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
US Bus STH52007All years
US Bus Sthf52007All years
US Bus Universe2007All 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-095?

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."

How is recall 10V-095 fixed?

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.

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.