NHTSA Recall 17V624000: Seats
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Trans Tech Bus Sst Flr.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V624000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17e045 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 4, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 17V624000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech Bus Sst Flr | 2015, 2016 |
| Trans Tech Bus ST Aero | 2015, 2016 |
| Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport | 2015, 2016 |
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.