2015–2016 Trans Tech Bus SST FLR, 2015–2016 Trans Tech Bus ST Aero, 2015–2016 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport Recall: These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may…
NHTSA campaign 17V624000 · Seats · filed Oct 4, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transtech) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Trans Tech SST, ST Aero, and SST FLR school buses built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with certain CE White-brand QS11 Series convertible school bus seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.
The risk
In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Transtech will notify owners, and dealers will add the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact Transtech customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transtech's number for this recall is 17e045.
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 Bus | SST FLR | 2015, 2016 |
| Trans Tech Bus | ST Aero | 2015, 2016 |
| Trans Tech Bus | Student Safety Transport | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V624000 (manufacturer number 17e045). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.