TRANS TECH BUS 2016 TRANS TECH BUS ST AERO Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 TRANS TECH BUS ST AERO
Brand
TRANS TECH BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 TRANS TECH BUS ST AERO vehicles due to seats issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026