Glaval Bus | NHTSA Recall #10V618000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V618000 by Glaval Bus. Includes 119 affected units, TRANS/AIR TA-73 EVAPORATOR/OVERHEATS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V618000

Manufacturer: Glaval Bus

Report Received Date: 2010-11-23T00:00:00

Subject: Trans/air ta-73 evaporator/overheats

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 119

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

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: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V618000

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