Date: 10/30/2009 9:58:22 AM
Startrans Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2001 Through 2009 Transit Buses Manufactured Between October 15, 2001 And September 24, 2009
REASON: The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
distribution: nationwide.
| Vehicle Make / Model:
| | Model Year(s): | | STARTRANS / PRESIDENT | | 2008-2009 | | STARTRANS / SENATOR | | 2001-2009 | | STARTRANS / SENATOR HD | | 2006-2009 | | STARTRANS / SENATOR II | | 2009 | | STARTRANS / TROLLEY | | 2001-2009 | | Manufacturer: STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION | Mfr''s Report Date: OCT 15, 2009 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V409000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 257 |
| 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. |
| 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 October 2009. Owners may contact Luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or Startrans at 1-574-642-0811. |
| 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 . |
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