Transportation Collaborative – Seat may not stay Anchored Down/FMVSS 207, 210

Transportation Collaborative (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Trans Tech Bus school buses manufactured January 10, 2011, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with 39″ seats with or without 3-point seat belts. For the full list of the affected models, click on “Associated Documents” and then please click on “Associated Documents” and then “Noncompliance Notice(Part 573).” The affected buses have seats that may not remain properly anchored to the floor. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems,” and number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”


Report Received Date 04/08/2014
NHTSA ID 14V180000
Consequence Summary In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain anchored to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action TCI will notify owners and dealers will install additional mounts to secure the seats to the floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 843
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V180000)