By year
Owner complaints and recall campaigns about Trans Tech vehicles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2010 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Trans Tech
The complete NHTSA record for Trans Tech vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Trans Tech recalls are filed by Trans Tech Bus, part of Trans Tech.
Owner complaints in the last five years00 on file in all, across 82 models
Recall campaigns251 in five years
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations04 service bulletins
Components
Owner complaints by component
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
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Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The SST has the most complaints of any Trans Tech model
Every Trans Tech model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SST | 2011 to 2021 | 0 | None | 23 | 0 |
| Roadstar | 2007 to 2020 | 0 | None | 21 | 0 |
| ST Aero | 2011 to 2020 | 0 | None | 15 | 0 |
| CST | 2012 to 2021 | 0 | None | 14 | 0 |
| Student Safety Transport | 2007 to 2015 | 0 | None | 12 | 0 |
| DW5+9159FRL | 2008 to 2010 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| Horizon | 2011 to 2017 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| Student Transporter Aero | 2008 to 2014 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| DW6159FRL | 2008 to 2010 | 0 | None | 6 | 0 |
| SC139DSSA409 | 2011 to 2014 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| SC159DSFP600 | 2011 to 2014 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| STH4 | 2009 to 2011 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| AC139SSSA409 | 2011 to 2014 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Cstflr | 2018 to 2021 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| DW6158FRL | 2008 to 2010 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| School BUS | 2008 to 2009 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Sstflr | 2018 to 2021 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| ST4 | 2009 to 2011 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| CC159DMSA600 | 2012 to 2014 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| DW4+9139 | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| DW5139 | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| DW6159 | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| DW8195FRL | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Mfsab | 2007 to 2009 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| RC139DSSP500 | 2011 to 2014 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| RONDAK4F+9 | 2009 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| SC139DSSA500 | 2011 to 2013 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| SC159DSSA509 | 2011 to 2013 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| SC159DSSA600 | 2011 to 2014 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| ST5 | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| STH4+9 | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| AE138SSSA409 | 2012 to 2013 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| DW5+9195 | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| DW5139FRL | 2010 to 2011 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| DW5159FRL | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| DW5193FRL | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| DW6159FRLSST | 2011 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| DW6159SST | 2011 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| DWF6158FRL | 2011 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Q86-5 | 2008 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| SC139DSFP500 | 2013 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| SC159DSSP600 | 2012 to 2013 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| SE138DSSA419 | 2011 to 2012 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| SST 30 PAK | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| STH4139 | 2011 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| STH5 | 2008 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| STH5RL | 2009 to 2010 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| AC139SSSA400 | 2013 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| AG139SSSP500 | 2011 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DDW5+9159FRLSST | 2012 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW4+9139SST | 2011 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW49139SST | 2011 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW5+9159 | 2010 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW5+9159CST | 2011 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW5+9159FRLSST | 2011 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW5+9159SST | 2011 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW59159FRLSST | 2011 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW6+9166 | 2008 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW6159-SST | 2010 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| DW6159RL_SST | 2009 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
Show all 82 models
- DW7+9195 2010
- DW7+9195FRL 2009
- DWF6158 2011
- DWF6158RLSST 2011
- RC139DSSA500 2012
- RC159DSSA600 2013
- Rondak DW5138FRL 2009
- SC139DSSP500 2012
- SC158DSSA600 2013
- SC159DSFP509 2013
- SC159DSSP514 2011
- SE158DSSA600 2012
- SE158DSSP600 2012
- ST3 Demo 2010
- ST4-139 2010
- ST4139 2011
- ST5139 2009
- STH4+9139 2010
- STH49139 2011
- STH4WC 2010
- STH5139 2011
- STH5FRL 2010
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Trans Tech product
- 24V-696 Sep 18, 2024
In the event of a rollover, the emergency exit windows may not open
Structure · 544 vehicles - 20V-196 Apr 3, 2020
Specific models are AC139SSSA409,AC139SSSP500, CC139DMSA409, CC139DMSA500, CC139DMSP500, CC159DMSA509, CC159DMSA600,EC139DBSP400, SC139DSFP500,…
Electrical system · 446 vehicles - 19V-842 Nov 22, 2019
Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use
Structure · 9 vehicles - 19V-198 Mar 13, 2019
Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height
Adaptive equipment · 3 vehicles - 18V-719 Oct 12, 2018
Foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash
Seats · 877 vehicles - 17V-399 Jun 26, 2017
These air conditioning systems use a 30AMP in-line fuse that may short against the screw that secures the fuse holder
Equipment · 1,046 vehicles - 16V-005 Jan 8, 2016
Affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm
Other or unknown · 257 vehicles - 15V-722 Nov 2, 2015
Affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position
Adaptive equipment · 188 vehicles - 15V-384 Jun 17, 2015
Affected vehicles were built to accommodate 35 children or 23 adults
Powertrain · 46 vehicles - 14V-628 Oct 7, 2014
Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack
Adaptive equipment · 188 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.