Vehicle recall 09V409000 · October 19, 2009

Startrans Senator, Trolley and 3 more models

The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.

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

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

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V409000
Reported to NHTSA: October 19, 2009
Filed by: STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 23, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 257
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting

Recall 09V409000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Startrans President (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Startrans Senator (2001-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Startrans Senator HD (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Startrans Senator II (2009): 2009
Startrans Trolley (2001-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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