Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V618000 Reported November 23, 2010

Trans/air ta-73 evaporator/overheats

Glaval Bus · N/A · 119 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V618000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Glaval Bus
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
119
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 23, 2010

Defect Summary

Glaval is recalling certain model year 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008 ford e350/e450 universal, chevy/gmc 4500/5500 titan and freightliner mb-55 apollo transit buses manufactured from august 1999 through july 2007, and equipped with a trans/air ta73 evaporator. 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Glaval in cooperation with trans air 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 december 23, 2010. owners may contact trans air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Glaval Bus dealer and reference recall ID 10V618000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V618000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V618000?

NHTSA recall 10V618000 was issued by Glaval Bus on November 23, 2010. It addresses: Trans/air ta-73 evaporator/overheats. The recall affects approximately 119 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Glaval Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V618000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.