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Trans Tech SST Recall 20V196: Seatbelt warning light delayed, raising injury risk in a crash

NHTSA campaign 20V196, reported April 3, 2020, 446 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2020 Trans Tech Roadstar, SST, and ST Aero buses built on 2019 Chevrolet Express cutaway chassis, the seatbelt-unfastened warning light does not come on for about five seconds after the ignition is turned to "on" or "start." Because the reminder is delayed, the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.

Without that prompt, a driver may forget to fasten their seatbelt. An unbelted occupant faces a greater risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a crash.

Trans Tech will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster at no charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. You can contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V196Trans Tech Bus
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Problem
Trans Tech Bus (Trans Tech) is recalling certain 2020 Roadstar, ST Aero and SST buses built on 2019 Chevrolet Express cutaway chassis. The specific models are AC139SSSA409,AC139SSSP500, CC139DMSA409, CC139DMSA500, CC139DMSP500, CC159DMSA509, CC159DMSA600,EC139DBSP400, SC139DSFP500, SC139DSSA409, SC139DSSA500, SC139DSSP500, SC159DSFP600, SC159DSSA509, SC159DSSA600, SC159DSSA603, SC159DSSP600, and SC177DSSA603. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Trans Tech will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333.
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.

Affected vehicles

Trans Tech Roadstar2020
Trans Tech SST2020
Trans Tech ST Aero2020