DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2009-06-19DescriptionTrans tech is recalling 10 my 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.
ConsequenceIf 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.
Corrective ActionTrans tech will notify owners and carrier will provide a free retrofit repair kit to remedy the issue. The safety recall began on june 25, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.
NotesOwners 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 .
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2009-10-15DescriptionTrans 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.
ConsequenceOverheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Corrective ActionTrans 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.
NotesOwners 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.