NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Trans Tech SST Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Trans Tech SST has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Trans Tech dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Trans Tech SST. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NHTSA #24V696000Reported September 18, 2024 · Trans Tech Bus
Potentially affected: 544 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An emergency exit window that does not open can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
SEATS
NHTSA #18V719000Reported October 12, 2018 · Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Potentially affected: 877 vehicles
Defect description
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Transtech Bus SST, SST Flat Floor and ST Aero school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-26" and SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install a styrene strip for additional padding, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transportation Collaborative's number for this recall is 18E-056.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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