- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Trans Tech STH4 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Trans Tech STH4 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2010 for the power window devices and controls.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical STH4 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Trans Tech STH4 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2009 Trans Tech STH4 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All STH4 yearsQuestions about the 2009 Trans Tech STH4
Does the 2009 Trans Tech STH4 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Trans Tech STH4: power window devices and controls (April 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2009 Trans Tech STH4 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Trans Tech STH4 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Trans Tech STH4 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2009 Trans Tech STH4 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data