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NHTSARecalled Oct 4, 2017 · #17V624000

Seat Belt Mounting Studs have Inadequate Padding

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transtech) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Trans Tech SST, ST Aero, and SST FLR school buses built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with certain CE White-brand QS11 Series convertible school bus seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud. In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Seat Belt Mounting Studs have Inadequate Padding
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Transtech will notify owners, and dealers will add the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact Transtech customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transtech's number for this recall is 17e045.

View the official CPSC notice