Trans Tech DW4+9139, DW5+9159FRL, DW5+9195, DW5139 and 9 more (2009-2010): Visibility
Recall 10V168000 · Apr 23, 2010 · Trans Tech Bus
192
vehicles affected
192
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V168000
- Date
- Apr 23, 2010
- Maker
- Trans Tech Bus
- Units affected
- 192
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Power window devices and controls
- Model years
- 2009-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
13 models, 26 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Trans Tech | DW4+9139 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | DW5139 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | DW5193FRL | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | DW5+9159FRL | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | DW5+9195 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | DW6159 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | DW6159FRL | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | SST 30 Pak | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | ST4 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | ST5 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | STH4 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | STH4+9 | 2009-2010 |
| Trans Tech | STH5RL | 2009-2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V168000?
13 models: Trans Tech DW4+9139 (2009-2010), Trans Tech DW5139 (2009-2010), Trans Tech DW5193FRL (2009-2010) and 10 more, about 192 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V168000?
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.
What can happen?
IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, POSSIBILY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.