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NHTSARecalled Aug 16, 2013 · #13V371000

Possible Toe Crush in Flip Seat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Transportation Collaborative Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year TransTech 2008-2009 DW6159RLSST and 2010 SC159DSFP600 school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip-seat systems installed in front of other passenger seats. When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

Product details

Product
Possible Toe Crush in Flip Seat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Model numbers
DW6159RLSST, SC159DSFP600
UPCs

What you should do

TCI will notify owners and C.E. White Corporation will work with the owners to provide a remedy free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333.

View the official CPSC notice