TRANS TECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 SCHOOL AND ACTIVITY BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2007 AND DECEMBER 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSERS. INADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FANS IN THE K410 CONDENSER MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE FAN’S WIRES.
Trans Tech Bus – ROOFTOP CONDENSER ASSEMBLIES/OVERHEATS/CARRIER
| Report Received Date | 10/13/2009 |
| NHTSA ID | 09V401000 |
| Consequence Summary | OVERHEATING OF THE CONDENSER UNIT WIRES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | TRANS TECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CARRIER DEALER TO OBTAIN THE REMEDY. PLEASE ALSO SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-055. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-673-2431 OR TRANS TECH BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-845-988-2333. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 10 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=09V401000) |
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