Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V624000 Reported October 4, 2017

Seat belt mounting studs have inadequate padding

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. · N/A · 21 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V624000
Manufacturer Campaign
17e045
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
21
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 4, 2017
Completion Rate
4.76

Defect Summary

Transportation collaborative, inc. (transtech) is recalling certain 2015-2016 trans tech sst, st aero, and sst flr school buses built on chevrolet chassis and equipped with certain ce white-brand qs11 series convertible school bus seats. these seats were manufactured with integral d-ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the d-ring mounting stud.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Transtech will notify owners, and dealers will add the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on november 15, 2017. owners may contact transtech customer service at 1-845-988-0419. transtech's number for this recall is 17e045.

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 17V624000 or campaign 17e045.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V624000

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

What is recall 17V624000?

NHTSA recall 17V624000 was issued by Transportation Collaborative, Inc. on October 4, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt mounting studs have inadequate padding. The recall affects approximately 21 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 17V624000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17e045. 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.