NHTSA recall 09E054000 · Equipment
Interior lighting
Reported Sep 21, 200918,620 vehicles affectedLUMINATOR HOLDING, LPMaker’s number 17744
The defect
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.
The risk
A short could occur causing the sign to possibly smoke and catch fire.
The remedy
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.