Stop arm reflective decal may be loose/fmvss 131
Defect Summary
Transportation collaborative, inc. (transportation collaborative) is recalling certain model year 2015 trans tech bus student safety transporter, student transporter aero, and roadstar school buses manufactured may 1, 2015, to november 15, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. the affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. as such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."
Safety Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Transportation collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2016. owners may contact transportation collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. transportation collaborative's number for this recall is 15e-090.
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FAQ: Recall 16V005000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V005000?
NHTSA recall 16V005000 was issued by Transportation Collaborative, Inc. on January 8, 2016. It addresses: Stop arm reflective decal may be loose/fmvss 131. The recall affects approximately 257 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Transportation Collaborative, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V005000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15E-090. 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.