Recall 10V253 covers 3 2008-2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9, Q86-5, and STH5 school buses for incorrect seat pedestal anchors. Repair kits and instructions are free.
Trans Tech is recalling 3 2008-2009 RONDAK4F+9, Q86-5, and STH5 school buses because the pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect. In a crash, the seat pedestal can come loose and injure the occupant; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat pedestal is the base that fastens each passenger seat to the bus floor. On the 2008-2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9, Q86-5, and STH5 school buses, that floor connection also matters for the seat belt anchorage, because the belt system depends on the seat and its mounting hardware staying secured under load.
The problem is the pedestal-to-floor anchor hardware. The bolts and washers used at that connection are incorrect, so the seat belt anchorage does not meet the required federal standard for how the belt assembly is secured to the vehicle. This is a hardware and installation defect, not a comfort or trim issue.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat and belt can look normal in daily use, because the defect is in the anchor bolts and washers under the seat pedestal.
Who's affected?
Covers three Trans Tech bus models from the 2008 and 2009 model years, all tied to the seat assembly.
| 2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2008 Trans Tech Q86-5 | seat assembly |
| 2008 Trans Tech STH5 | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 3 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, a seat pedestal that comes loose can injure the occupant. There is no listed warning sign before this happens, so confirm the VIN and schedule the repair if your vehicle is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Trans Tech dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9, Q86-5, or STH5 bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333 to confirm repair-kit instructions for your VIN.
- Ask how to get the free pedestal-to-floor anchor-bolt and washer repair that secures the seat pedestal to the floor.
- Reference recall number 10V253 when you call or schedule service.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it so the repair instructions match the bus VIN.
What happens at the repair
Trans Tech's remedy is to notify owners and supply a repair kit with instructions at no charge. Once the repair is open for your bus, a Trans Tech technician or authorized service provider uses that kit to correct the pedestal to floor anchor bolt and washer hardware so the seat belt anchorage matches the required configuration. Parts and instructions are covered by the recall. Confirm the repair path with the service desk before the bus is returned to passenger service.
Timeline
| June 10, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V253?
Recall 10V253 covers 3 2008-2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9, Q86-5, and STH5 school buses with incorrect pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers for the seat belt anchorage. Trans Tech provides the repair kit and instructions free of charge.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Trans Tech RONDAK4F+9, Q86-5, or STH5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm the specific bus is included in recall 10V253. If it is, contact Trans Tech at 1-845-988-2333 and ask for the free seat anchorage repair kit and instructions. Reference recall number 10V253 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety defect remedy to be provided at no cost. For recall 10V253, Trans Tech provides the repair kits and instructions free of charge for the affected seat pedestal anchor bolts and washers.
What is the safety risk?
In a crash, the seat pedestal can come loose and injure the occupant. The recall concerns the pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers for the seat belt anchorage, so the repair path is to get the free kit and instructions from Trans Tech.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V253000 |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech customer service | 1-845-988-2333 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V253 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V253000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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