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2006-2007 Startrans Candidate, Startrans Candidate II and others recall: equipment

Startrans Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on November 15, 2010. It covers about 2,393 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,393
reported
Nov 15, 2010
owners notified
Jan 11, 2011

Equipment

What is wrong
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 candidate, candidate ii, senator hd, trolley, president, senator, and senator ii transit 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 11, 2011. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1‑800‑673‑2446.

Recall number 10V562000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V562000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Startrans Candidate, Startrans Candidate II and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 10V562000, reported on November 15, 2010, covers about 2,393 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V562000?

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 11, 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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