2009 TCI DW6159RLSST Recall

Campaign:

13V371000 on 08/22/2013

Component:

Seats

Affected:

100

Defect:

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.

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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