Roof body panel joints/omitted adhesive
Defect Summary
Transtech bus (tci) is recalling certain mfsab school buses for failure to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the affected buses do not have the proper structural adhesive on certain interior and exterior roof body panel joints. tci will provide the specific bus models by model year and dates of production once they have determined which buses are affected by the noncomplaince.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash the roof panels and joints may not absorb the impact and could open up, increasing the risk of death or serious personal injury to occupants in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tci is currently developing the remedy for this noncompliance. owners will be supplied with the parts and instructions on how to repair any affected vehicle(s). tci will assist all owners with scheduling repairs and locating authorized repair facilities. any repairs will be performed free of charge. owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.
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FAQ: Recall 11V001000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V001000?
NHTSA recall 11V001000 was issued by Trans Tech Bus on January 4, 2011. It addresses: Roof body panel joints/omitted adhesive. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.