NHTSA Recall 10V561000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V561000; Date: Nov. 15, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Startrans Mfsab; 2004 Startrans Mfsab; 2005 Startrans Mfsab; 2006 Startrans Mfsab; 2007 Startrans Mfsab
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Startrans Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 53
Recall Summary:
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 mfsab school activity buses 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.
How to Fix:
Trans/air, in cooperation with startrans, 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 January 7, 2011. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.
Recall Notes:
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 7, 2011
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