The problem
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between august 9, 2006 and june 25, 2009, equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems. Each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the pc board could result in a fire.
The fix
Startrans will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by either startrans or trans/air free of charge. Please see trans/air's defect report 09e-042. The safety recall began on november 4, 2009. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673-2446 or startrans at 1-574-642-0811.
Contacts
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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Startrans dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V410000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.