NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Millennium Transit R80THN Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2006 Millennium Transit R80THN has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Millennium Transit dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Millennium Transit R80THN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #09V364000Reported September 22, 2009 · MILLENNIUM TRANSIT SERVICES, LLC
Potentially affected: 34 vehicles
Defect description
MILLENNIUM TRANSIT SERVICES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 TRANSIT BUSES, MODEL R80THN, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2006 AND DECEMBER 2008, EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Safety consequence
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
MILLENNIUM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONSEPTEMBER 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MILLENNIUM AT 1-575-347-7534.
Notes
MILLENNIUM'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 09-001.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> .
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #08V138000Reported March 25, 2008 · MILLENNIUM TRANSIT SERVICES, LLC
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Defect description
MILLENNIUM TRANSIT IS RECALLING 23 MY 2006 R80THN TRANSIT BUSES. THE STEERING MITER BOX BRACKET IS MOUNTED ON A STRUCTURAL BEAM BELOW THE DRIVER AND HOLDS THE MITER GEAR WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR.
Safety consequence
SHOULD THERE BE A FAILURE OF THE WELDS HOLDING THIS BRACKET TOGETHER, THE RESULT WOULD BE A LOSS OF STEERING OR CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL SHIP REPLACEMENT PART BRACKETS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MILLENNIUM TRANSIT AT 1-575-347-7534.
Notes
MILENNIUM TRANSIT RECALL NO. 08-001.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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