Other: labelsRecall 09V-416 · 2007–2009 Trans Tech Mfsab
TRANS TECH BUS recall 09V-416 covers 271 2007–2009 Trans Tech Mfsab for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V416000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRANS TECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 MFSAB TYPE A SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2008 TO OCTOBER 19, 2009. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOAD INFORMATION LABEL IS MISSING.
The risk
WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION, THE VEHICLE COULD BE OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
The fix
TRANS TECH WILL MAIL OWNERS THE LABEL ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHERE AND HOW TO AFFIX THE LABEL TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO THE OWNER FOR THIS REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS TECH BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-845-988-2333.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.