The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V001000·Announced 2011-01-04

Trans Tech Recalls 2009 School Buses for Roof Joint Strength Noncompliance

Trans Tech is recalling certain 2009 MFSAB school buses because roof body panel joints lack proper structural adhesive, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where roof panels may fail in a crash, explicitly increasing the risk of death or serious personal injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Trans Tech Bus (TCI) is recalling certain 2009 model year MFSAB school buses, specifically the RondaK4F+9 model. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." The affected vehicles do not have the proper structural adhesive on certain interior and exterior roof body panel joints.

In the event of a vehicle crash, the roof panels and joints may not absorb the impact and could open up. This condition increases the risk of death or serious personal injury to occupants. TCI is currently determining the specific bus models, model years, and production dates affected by this noncompliance.

TCI is developing a remedy for this noncompliance. Owners will be supplied with the necessary parts and instructions to repair any affected vehicles. TCI will assist owners with scheduling repairs and locating authorized repair facilities, and all repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRANS TECH RONDAK4F+9
Brand
TRANS TECH
Manufacturer
TRANS TECH BUS
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RONDAK4F+9

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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