NHTSASTRUCTURE
Trans Tech Bus - Emergency Exit Windows May Not Open/FMVSS 220
Published: September 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V696000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An emergency exit window that does not open can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Emergency Exit Windows May Not Open/FMVSS 220
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Emergency Exit Windows May Not Open/FMVSS 220 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V696000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V696000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Trans Tech Bus |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 7.55 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An emergency exit window that does not open can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 544 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |