NHTSA Recall 09V409000: Exterior lighting
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 257 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Startrans President.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V409000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | October 19, 2009 |
| Owner notification | November 23, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 09V409000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Startrans President | 2008, 2009 |
| Startrans Senator | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Startrans Senator HD | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Startrans Senator II | 2009 |
| Startrans Trolley | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.