Recall 12V100 affects 2 2011 Trans Tech Horizon buses with seat belt anchorage defects. Repair kits or authorized repairs are free.
Trans Tech is recalling 2 2011 Horizon transit buses because fiberglass around the upper torso seat belt mounting point did not meet design specifications. In a crash, the shoulder restraint can detach from the B-pillar anchorage and increase injury risk; Trans Tech dealers will complete the repair free of charge once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt anchorage on the 2011 Trans Tech Horizon bus is the fixed mounting hardware that ties the belt to the bus body at the passenger's upper torso. In a crash, that upper mount helps hold the belt in the correct position so the belt can restrain the person using the seat.
On these Horizon buses, the fiberglass around the upper torso mounting point was installed outside the design specification. That left the mounting point without the required torque at the anchorage, meaning the belt attachment does not meet the strength and installation requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages. The problem is in the body mounting area, not the belt latch or buckle the passenger touches.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not given a light, sound, or normal driving symptom that shows the anchorage is below specification.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Trans Tech Horizon | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the shoulder restraint can detach from the B-pillar anchorage, increasing injury risk for the occupant. Until the recall work is completed, schedule the repair and avoid using the affected seating position for passengers. Repair will be free at any franchised Trans Tech dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Trans Tech Horizon is included in this recall.
- Use the owner instructions Trans Tech mailed on March 15, 2012, or ask Trans Tech for a replacement copy.
- Contact Trans Tech at 1-845-988-0419 for repair-kit instructions or an authorized repair facility for the free shoulder-restraint anchorage repair.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V100 when you call.
- Limit passenger use of the affected seat until the B-pillar shoulder-restraint anchorage has been repaired.
What happens at the repair
Trans Tech's remedy provides owner instructions and repair kits, or the bus can be taken to an authorized repair facility at no cost to the owner. The remedy began on March 15, 2012. At the facility, a Trans Tech technician follows the kit instructions to correct the fiberglass and upper torso seat belt anchorage mounting issue covered by recall 12V100. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| March 13, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V100?
Recall 12V100 covers 2 2011 Trans Tech Horizon transit buses with front seat belt anchorage hardware that fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210. In a crash, the shoulder restraint can detach from the B-pillar anchorage, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2011 Trans Tech Horizon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V100. If it is, contact Trans Tech or an authorized repair facility and reference recall 12V100. Trans Tech provides repair instructions, repair kits, or facility repair at no cost.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety defect to be repaired at no cost, and Trans Tech's remedy states that repair kits or repair at an authorized facility are provided free to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is shoulder restraint separation during a crash. If the B-pillar anchorage does not hold, the occupant loses the intended upper-body restraint protection, increasing the risk of personal injury. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free repair before returning the bus to regular service.
What if I bought this Trans Tech Horizon used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the bus, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether this specific Horizon is included, then contact Trans Tech at 1-845-988-0419 or an authorized repair facility with recall 12V100.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V100000 |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech customer service | 1-845-988-0419 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V100 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V100000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →