NHTSA recall campaign
09V416000
What was wrong
Defect
TRANS TECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 MFSAB TYPE A SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2008 TO OCTOBER 19, 2009. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOAD INFORMATION LABEL IS MISSING.
Risk
WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION, THE VEHICLE COULD BE OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
TRANS TECH WILL MAIL OWNERS THE LABEL ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHERE AND HOW TO AFFIX THE LABEL TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO THE OWNER FOR THIS REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS TECH BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE 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 →