NHTSA Recall 18V719000: Seats
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 877 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Trans Tech Sst.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V719000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18E-056 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 12, 2018 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Transtech Bus SST, SST Flat Floor and ST Aero school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-26" and SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety risk
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install a styrene strip for additional padding, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transportation Collaborative's number for this recall is 18E-056.
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 18V719000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech Sst | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Trans Tech ST Aero | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.