- The problem
- Trans Tech Bus (Trans Tech) is recalling certain 2018-2021 SST, CST, SSTFLR and CSTFLR school buses. In the event of a rollover, the emergency exit windows may not open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
- The risk
- An emergency exit window that does not open can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the emergency exit windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2024. Owners may contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Trans Tech CST Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Trans Tech CST have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2024 for the escape / egress / exit.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical CST year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Trans Tech CST recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Trans Tech CST yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All CST yearsQuestions about the 2018 Trans Tech CST
Does the 2018 Trans Tech CST have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Trans Tech CST: escape / egress / exit (September 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Trans Tech CST had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Trans Tech CST a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Trans Tech CST year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Trans Tech CST has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data