NHTSA Recall 24V696000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Trans Tech Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 544 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Trans Tech Cst.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V696000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | September 18, 2024 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Trans Tech Bus (Trans Tech) is recalling certain 2018-2021 SST, CST, SSTFLR and CSTFLR school buses. In the event of a rollover, the emergency exit windows may not open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
Safety risk
An emergency exit window that does not open can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the emergency exit windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2024. Owners may contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V696000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech Cst | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Trans Tech Cstflr | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Trans Tech Sst | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Trans Tech Sstflr | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.