Transtech 2016 School Bus Seats Recall: Head Injury Risk in Rear Collisions
Transtech is recalling 2015-2016 school buses with certain seats that may cause head injury during rear collisions due to inadequate padding around D-ring mounting studs. Owners should contact Transtech for free seat padding.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Transtech is recalling 2015-2016 school buses with specific seats that could cause head injuries in rear collisions. The issue involves insufficient padding between the seat and the D-ring mounting stud. This recall affects school bus operators and students who use these vehicles. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227494-transtech-2016-school-bus-seats-recall-head-injury-risk-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227494-transtech-2016-school-bus-seats-recall-head-injury-risk-in · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V624000
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“Transtech 2016 School Bus Seats Recall: Head Injury Risk in Rear Collisions.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227494-transtech-2016-school-bus-seats-recall-head-injury-risk-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V624000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V624000).
Why it’s dangerous
In rear-end collisions, the seat occupant's head may hit the D-ring mounting stud due to inadequate padding. This increases the risk of injury, particularly to the head and neck area.
Who’s affected
School bus operators and students using Transtech's 2015-2016 school buses with the specific seats recalled. Drivers and passengers are most at risk during rear-end collisions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015-2016 Transtech school buses with CE White-brand QS11 Series convertible seats. The recall began November 15, 2017, and affects buses built on Chevrolet chassis.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Transtech
Call 1-845-988-0419 to schedule a free seat padding installation by a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V624000 (April 10, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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