NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Trans Tech ST Aero Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Trans Tech ST Aero 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 2016 Trans Tech ST Aero. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #17V399000Reported June 26, 2017 · Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,046 vehicles
Defect description
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Transtech Bus ST Aero, SST, CST, Horizon, and RoadStar transit buses equipped with Bus-Air air conditioning systems. These air conditioning systems use a 30AMP in-line fuse that may short against the screw that secures the fuse holder.
Safety consequence
If the fuse short circuits, the holder may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install an in-line mini fuse holder, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2017. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419.
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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