NHTSA Recall 09V401000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V401000; Date: Oct. 13, 2009
Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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 certain model year 2008 and 2009 school and activity buses manufactured between September 2007 and December 2008, equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.
How to Fix:
Trans tech will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy. Please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. The safety recall began on October 7, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or trans tech bus customer service 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: Oct 7, 2009
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