- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Startrans Trolley Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Startrans Trolley have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Trolley year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Startrans Trolley recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2003 Startrans Trolley yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All Trolley yearsQuestions about the 2003 Startrans Trolley
Does the 2003 Startrans Trolley have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Startrans Trolley: exterior lighting (October 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Startrans Trolley had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Startrans Trolley a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Startrans Trolley year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2003 Startrans Trolley has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data