Trans Tech 2009–2010 Visibility recall

Recalled April 23, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10V168000 · Trans Tech

Hazard

IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, POSSIBILY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Units

192 units

Description

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 to do

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.

Product

Trans Tech DW4+9139 · Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL · Trans Tech DW5+9195 · Trans Tech DW5139 · Trans Tech DW5193FRL · Trans Tech DW6159 · Trans Tech DW6159FRL · Trans Tech SST 30 PAK · Trans Tech ST4 · Trans Tech ST5 · Trans Tech STH4 · Trans Tech STH4+9 · Trans Tech STH5RL

Manufacturer(s)

Trans Tech Bus

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →