Vehicle recall 17V399000 · June 26, 2017
Trans Tech CST, Horizon and 3 more models
These air conditioning systems use a 30AMP in-line fuse that may short against the screw that secures the fuse holder.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the fuse short circuits, the holder may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V399000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2017
- Filed by
- Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
- Owner notification
- August 21, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,046
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Trans Tech CST (2012-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Trans Tech Horizon (2012-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Trans Tech Roadstar (2012-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Trans Tech SST (2012-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Trans Tech ST Aero (2012-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
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