Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V371000 Reported August 16, 2013

Possible toe crush in flip seat

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. · N/A · 100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V371000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
100
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 16, 2013

Defect Summary

Transportation collaborative inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year transtech 2008-2009 dw6159rlsst and 2010 sc159dsfp600 school buses equipped with c.e. White-brand flip-seat systems installed in front of other passenger seats.

Safety Consequence

When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. when a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

Corrective Action

Tci will notify owners and c.e. White corporation will work with the owners to provide a remedy free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2013. owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.

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 Transportation Collaborative, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V371000 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 13V371000

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

What is recall 13V371000?

NHTSA recall 13V371000 was issued by Transportation Collaborative, Inc. on August 16, 2013. It addresses: Possible toe crush in flip seat. The recall affects approximately 100 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Transportation Collaborative, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V371000 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.