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Vehicle recall 12V007000 · January 10, 2012

Trans Tech DW6159SST, ST3 Demo and 34 more models

The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Trans tech is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 school buses manufactured from may 2010 through July 2011EQUIPPED with a c. E. White seat cushion. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Trans tech will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2012. Owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-0419.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V007000
Reported to NHTSA
January 10, 2012
Filed by
TRANS TECH BUS
Owner notification
March 7, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
333
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats
Recall 12V007000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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