Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #10V548000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V548000 by Turtle Top. Includes 1,817 affected units, EVAPORATORS/POSSIBLE OVERHEATING/TRANS/AIR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 transit buses built on various gm and ford chassis from august 2, 1999 through september 1, 2007, equipped with trans/air ta73 evaporators. the evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.

Corrective Action

Trans/air, in cooperation with turtl top, will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V548000

Manufacturer: Turtle Top

Report Received Date: 2010-11-05T00:00:00

Subject: Evaporators/possible overheating/trans/air

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,817

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 transit buses built on various gm and ford chassis from august 2, 1999 through september 1, 2007, equipped with trans/air ta73 evaporators. the evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.

Consequence Summary: This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. the overheating can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Trans/air, in cooperation with turtl top, will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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