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Vehicle recall 09V401000 · October 13, 2009

2008-2009 Trans Tech School Bus

Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the K410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09V401000
Reported to NHTSA
October 13, 2009
Filed by
TRANS TECH BUS
Owner notification
October 7, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected
10
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Recall 09V401000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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