NHTSA Recall 09V230000: Air conditioner (equipment)
TRANS TECH BUS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Trans Tech School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V230000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | June 17, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Trans 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.
Safety risk
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. 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V230000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.