NHTSA Recall 09V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V230000; Date: Jun. 17, 2009
If the cover fasteners fail to securely fasten the cover in place, it may become detached during bus operation, possibly causing a crash or cause injury to pedestrians.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Trans Tech School Bus; 2009 Trans Tech School Bus
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Trans Tech Bus
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
Trans tech is recalling 10 my 2009 and 2008 trans tech school and activity buses manufactured between September and December 2008, equipped with k410 air conditioning condenser assemblies supplied by carrier. The k410 unit is installed on the top of a bus and its cover may not be properly fastened because of a mechanical interference.
How to Fix:
Trans tech will notify owners and carrier will provide a free retrofit repair kit to remedy the issue. The safety recall began on June 25, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 2009
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