Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E054000 Reported September 21, 2009

Horizon led side destination sign/possible fire

Q: What is recall 09E054000?

NHTSA recall 09E054000 was issued by Luminator Holding, Lp on September 21, 2009. It addresses: Horizon led side destination sign/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 18,620 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Luminator Holding, Lp · N/A · 18,620 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09E054000

Manufacturer Campaign

17744

Manufacturer

Luminator Holding, Lp

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

18,620

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 21, 2009

Defect Summary

Luminator holding lp is recalling certain horizon led side destination signsp/nos. 506746(-001), (-002), (-004), 510544, 510565, and 510545, sold and installed as original equipment on various transit buses. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.

Safety Consequence

A short could occur causing the sign to possibly smoke and catch fire.

Corrective Action

Luminator is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify other buses that may contain the defect. the affected buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on september 16, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or luminator at 1-972-516-3033.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Luminator Holding, Lp dealer and reference recall ID 09E054000 or campaign 17744.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09E054000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09E054000?

NHTSA recall 09E054000 was issued by Luminator Holding, Lp on September 21, 2009. It addresses: Horizon led side destination sign/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 18,620 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Luminator Holding, Lp dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E054000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17744. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.