Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V007000 Reported January 10, 2012

Self-latching seat cushion/fmvss 222

Trans Tech Bus · N/A · 333 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
333
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 10, 2012

Defect Summary

Trans tech is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 school buses manufactured from may 2010 through july 2011equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. the self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. this could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Trans tech will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2012. owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-0419.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference recall ID 12V007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V007000?

NHTSA recall 12V007000 was issued by Trans Tech Bus on January 10, 2012. It addresses: Self-latching seat cushion/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 333 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V007000 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.