2009 Trans Tech Dw5139 Recall Information and Defects
The 2009 Trans Tech Dw5139 has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Trans Tech Bus. These critical defects primarily concern power window devices and controls. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
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Defect #1: Power Window Devices And Controls Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 10V168000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2010-04-23
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.
Consequence
If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, possibily resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
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
safercar.gov>http://www.
safercar.gov
