NHTSA Recall 15V384000: Axle assembly (power train)
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 46 vehicles. It affects 2012–2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V384000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 17, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 1, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V384000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.