Recall
Turtle Top Terra Transit — 09V422000
NHTSA ID
09V422000
Make
Turtle Top
Model
Terra Transit
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2009-10-23
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
29
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2005 TRANSIT BUSES 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 A FIRE.
Remedy
TURTLE TOP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED BY LUMINATOR FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033.