Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V180000 Reported April 8, 2014

Seat may not stay anchored down/fmvss 207, 210

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. · N/A · 843 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V180000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
843
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 8, 2014
Completion Rate
32.90

Defect Summary

Transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 trans tech bus school buses manufactured january 10, 2011, through march 10, 2014, and equipped with 39" seats with or without 3-point seat belts. for the full list of the affected models, click on "associated documents" and then please click on "associated documents" and then "noncompliance notice(part 573)." the affected buses have seats that may not remain properly anchored to the floor. as such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain anchored to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Tci will notify owners and dealers will install additional mounts to secure the seats to the floor, free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2014. 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 14V180000 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 14V180000

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

What is recall 14V180000?

NHTSA recall 14V180000 was issued by Transportation Collaborative, Inc. on April 8, 2014. It addresses: Seat may not stay anchored down/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 843 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 14V180000 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.