Trans Tech Transit Bus Recall

June 21, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     TRANS TECH / SCHOOL BUS     2008-2009
Manufacturer: TRANS TECH BUS Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 02, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V230000 EQ09005 NHTSA Action Number: EQ09005
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10
Summary: TRANS TECH IS RECALLING 10 YEAR 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: TRANS TECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND CARRIER WILL PROVIDE A FREE RETROFIT REPAIR KIT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-673-2431 OR TRANS TECH AT 1-845-988-2333.
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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