Trans Tech Bus Recalls 2020 Models for Seatbelt Warning Light Defect
Trans Tech Bus is recalling 446 specific 2020 Roadstar, SST, and ST Aero buses because the seatbelt-unfastened warning light may not illuminate for five seconds after ignition.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety system defect (seatbelt warning light) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Trans Tech Bus is recalling certain 2020 Roadstar, SST, and ST Aero buses built on 2019 Chevrolet Express cutaway chassis. The recall covers 446 vehicles with specific model codes including AC139SSSA409, CC139DMSA409, and SC159DSSA603.
The defect involves the seatbelt-unfastened warning light, which will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. This failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," means the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Trans Tech will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2020. Owners may contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRANS TECH ROADSTAR, SST, ST AERO
- Brand
- TRANS TECH
- Manufacturer
- Trans Tech Bus
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Affected units
- 446
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 (3)
- ROADSTAR
- SST
- ST AERO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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