Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #09E042000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E042000 by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.. Includes 3,962 affected units, AIR CONDITIONING RELAY BOARD OVERHEATS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Trans/air is recalling 3,962 ec series air conditioning kits/relay boards sold to various vehicle manufacturers to be installed as original equipment on school and transit-type commercial buses. these units were also sold as aftermarket equipment. each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. trans/air will notify owners who purchased the subject air conditioning units as aftermarket and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 30, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673-2446.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E042000
Manufacturer: Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.
Report Received Date: 2009-07-03T00:00:00
Subject: Air conditioning relay board overheats
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 3,962

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Trans/air is recalling 3,962 ec series air conditioning kits/relay boards sold to various vehicle manufacturers to be installed as original equipment on school and transit-type commercial buses. these units were also sold as aftermarket equipment. each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.
Consequence Summary: Overheating of the pc board could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. trans/air will notify owners who purchased the subject air conditioning units as aftermarket and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 30, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673-2446.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09E042000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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