Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V401000 Reported October 13, 2009

Rooftop condenser assemblies/overheats/carrier

Trans Tech Bus · Equipment · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V401000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
10
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2009

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference recall ID 09V401000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V401000

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

What is recall 09V401000?

NHTSA recall 09V401000 was issued by Trans Tech Bus on October 13, 2009. It addresses: Rooftop condenser assemblies/overheats/carrier. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V401000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.