Recall 09V409000: Startrans bus corporation

Report received

Oct 19, 2009

Manufacturer

Startrans bus corporation

Potentially affected

257vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.

Remedy

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.