NHTSA Recall 09V409000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V409000; Date: Oct. 19, 2009
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Startrans President; 2009 Startrans President; 2001 Startrans Senator; 2002 Startrans Senator; 2003 Startrans Senator; 2004 Startrans Senator; 2005 Startrans Senator; 2006 Startrans Senator; 2007 Startrans Senator; 2008 Startrans Senator; 2009 Startrans Senator; 2006 Startrans Senator Hd; 2007 Startrans Senator Hd; 2008 Startrans Senator Hd; 2009 Startrans Senator Hd; 2009 Startrans Senator Ii; 2001 Startrans Trolley; 2002 Startrans Trolley; 2003 Startrans Trolley; 2004 Startrans Trolley; 2005 Startrans Trolley; 2006 Startrans Trolley; 2007 Startrans Trolley; 2008 Startrans Trolley; 2009 Startrans Trolley
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Startrans Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 257
Recall Summary:
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between October 15, 2001 and September 24, 2009, equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
How to Fix:
Startrans will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by either startrans or luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or startrans at 1-574-642-0811.
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: Nov 23, 2009
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