Recall 12V-100: 2011 Trans Tech Horizon

TRANS TECH BUS recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Mar 13, 2012, covering about 2 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-100
Report date
Mar 13, 2012
Vehicles affected
2
Owners notified
Mar 15, 2012

The problem

Transportation collaborative inc. (Tci) is recalling two model year 2011 horizon transit 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.

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
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V100000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Trans Tech Horizon2011All 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 12V-100?

Transportation collaborative inc. (Tci) is recalling two model year 2011 horizon transit 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."

How is recall 12V-100 fixed?

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 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.