NHTSA recall campaign
09V230000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →