NHTSA Recall 10V168000: Power window devices and controls (visibility)
TRANS TECH BUS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 192 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Trans Tech DW4+9139.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V168000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
| Report received | April 23, 2010 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V168000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech DW4+9139 | 2009, 2010 |
| Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL | 2009, 2010 |
| Trans Tech DW5+9195 | 2009, 2010 |
| Trans Tech DW5139 | 2009, 2010 |
| Trans Tech DW5193FRL | 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.