Recall 10V-168: 2009–2010 Trans Tech DW4+9139, 2009–2010 Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL and 11 more
TRANS TECH BUS recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Apr 23, 2010, covering about 192 vehicles.
The problem
Transportation collaborative inc. (Tci) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 school buses models sst 30 pak, sth4+9, sth4, sth5rl, st5, st4, dw4+9139, dw5193frl, dw5139, dw5+9195, dw5+9159frl, dw6159frl, and dw6159 manufactured on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis from february 2009 through april 15, 2010. The HVAC control knobs may fracture and spin on the control shaft causing the operator to be unable to control the defrost system. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windsheild defrosting and defogging system."
The risk
If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, possibily resulting in a crash.
The fix
Tci will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 29, 2010. Owner may contact tci at 1-845-988-0419.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TRANS TECH BUS |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V168000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Trans Tech DW4+9139 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech DW5+9195 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech DW5139 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech DW5193FRL | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech DW6159 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech DW6159FRL | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech SST 30 PAK | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech ST4 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech ST5 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech STH4 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech STH4+9 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Trans Tech STH5RL | 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-168?
Transportation collaborative inc. (Tci) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 school buses models sst 30 pak, sth4+9, sth4, sth5rl, st5, st4, dw4+9139, dw5193frl, dw5139, dw5+9195, dw5+9159frl, dw6159frl, and dw6159 manufactured on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis from february 2009 through april 15, 2010. The HVAC control knobs may fracture and spin on the control shaft causing the operator to be unable to control the defrost system. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windsheild defrosting and defogging system."
How is recall 10V-168 fixed?
Tci will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 29, 2010. Owner may contact tci at 1-845-988-0419.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.