NHTSA Recall 09V401000: 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 | 09V401000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | October 13, 2009 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
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.
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 09V401000
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.