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- Problem
- Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transporter school buses manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 23, 2015. The affected vehicles were built to accommodate 35 children or 23 adults. However, when the bus is loaded to this capacity, the load may exceed the rated capacity of the rear axle and tires.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is loaded to the listed capacity, the rear axle or tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TCI will notify owners, and dealers will remove two seats, and install a corrected capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact TCI customer service at 1-845-988-0419.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2012-2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport school buses, built between December 1, 2012 and April 23, 2015, were designed to carry 35 children or 23 adults. When the bus is loaded to that listed capacity, the load may exceed the rated capacity of the rear axle and tires.
If the bus is loaded to its listed capacity, the rear axle or tires may fail, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Transportation Collaborative, Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will remove two seats and install a corrected capacity label. Owners can contact TCI customer service at 1-845-988-0419, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Trans Tech Student Safety Transport | 2012201320142015 |
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