Trans Tech Bus | NHTSA Recall #10V168000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V168000 by Trans Tech Bus. Includes 192 affected units, HVAC CONTROL KNOBS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V168000

Manufacturer: Trans Tech Bus

Report Received Date: 2010-04-23T00:00:00

Subject: Hvac control knobs

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 192

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gtib_j4z2-g43i

NHTSA ID: 10V168000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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