2001-2009 Startrans President, Startrans Senator and others recall: exterior lighting
Startrans Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on October 19, 2009. It covers about 257 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 257
- reported
- Oct 19, 2009
- owners notified
- Nov 23, 2009
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V409000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 09V409000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2009 Startrans President, Startrans Senator and others exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 09V409000, reported on October 19, 2009, covers about 257 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V409000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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