2003-2007 Startrans Mfsab recall: equipment
Startrans Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on November 15, 2010. It covers about 53 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 53
- reported
- Nov 15, 2010
- owners notified
- Jan 7, 2011
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 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 number 10V561000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V561000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2007 Startrans Mfsab equipment?
Yes. Recall 10V561000, reported on November 15, 2010, covers about 53 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V561000?
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.
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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