TRANSPEC TRANSPEC STOP ARM Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
TRANSPEC STOP ARM
Brand
TRANSPEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Specialty Manufacturing Co. is recalling certain TRANSPEC STOP ARM equipment due to equipment issues. Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Specialty) is recalling certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms manufactured May 1, 2015, to October 18, 2015. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Specialty will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected stop arms, and their dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.
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