2012–2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport Recall: Affected vehicles were built to accommodate 35 children or 23 adults
NHTSA campaign 15V384000 · Power Train · filed Jun 17, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transporter school buses manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 23, 2015. The affected vehicles were built to accommodate 35 children or 23 adults. However, when the bus is loaded to this capacity, the load may exceed the rated capacity of the rear axle and tires.
The risk
If the vehicle is loaded to the listed capacity, the rear axle or tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
TCI will notify owners, and dealers will remove two seats, and install a corrected capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact TCI customer service at 1-845-988-0419.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Trans Tech | Student Safety Transport | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V384000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.