2000-2007 Ford Limo Coach, Ford MPV and others recall: equipment

Turtle Top reported this safety recall on November 5, 2010. It covers about 1,817 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,817
reported: Nov 5, 2010
owners notified: Nov 24, 2010

Equipment

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 10V548000

Affected vehicles

Ford Limo Coach 2001-2002, 2005 2001 2002 2005
Ford MPV 2001-2002, 2004-2006 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006
Ford MPV Bus 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Ford Odyssey 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Ford Odyssey XL 2004 2004
Ford Terra Transit 2000-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Gm Limo Coach 2001 2001
Gm MPV Bus 2001-2002, 2004-2007 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007
Gm Odyssey 2006-2007 2006 2007
Gm Odyssey XL 2004-2007 2004 2005 2006 2007
Gm Terra Transit 2000-2003, 2005-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006

Questions about recall 10V548000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2007 Ford Limo Coach, Ford MPV and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 10V548000, reported on November 5, 2010, covers about 1,817 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V548000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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