GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR
— Recall Campaign #09V374000
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 44 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
09V374000
| Manufacturer: | GOSHEN COACH |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 24, 2009 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 09V374000 |
| Units affected: | 44 |
- Description:
- GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
- Consequeces:
- A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- GOSHEN COACH IS WORKING WITH LUMINATOR AND LUMINATOR WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTOR BOARD ON ALL SIGNS, BUILT IN 2007 AND EARLIER, FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE ALSO SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT NOTICE 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GOSHEN COACH AT 574-970-6300.
- 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .