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2009 STARTRANS SENATOR Safety Overview

The 2009 STARTRANS SENATOR has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Equipment:appliance:air conditioner

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for STARTRANS SENATOR owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 16V369000

Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Startrans Activity Bus, A...

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

NHTSA Recall 16V369000: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/26/2016
2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 16V014000

Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Azure Hybrid, Candidate, ...

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

NHTSA Recall 16V014000: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/15/2016
2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 14V662000

Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Senator, Senator II, Cand...

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

NHTSA Recall 14V662000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/21/2014
2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 13V067000

Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Startrans Trolley, Sentin...

The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

NHTSA Recall 13V067000: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/28/2013
2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 12V186000

STARTRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 A...

A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

NHTSA Recall 12V186000: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/27/2012
2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 11V227000

STARTRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER G...

IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.

NHTSA Recall 11V227000: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/11/2011
2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 10V203000

STARTRANS BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CANDIDATE, CANDIDATE II, SENATOR, SENATOR HD, ...

WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

NHTSA Recall 10V203000: WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/10/2010
2009 STARTRANS SENATOR 10V204000

STARTRANS BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 CANDIDATE, CANDIDATE II, SENATOR,...

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

NHTSA Recall 10V204000: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/10/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.