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1999-2002 Girardin MB IV recall: equipment

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 27, 2010. It covers about 26 vehicles.

vehicles affected
26
reported
Dec 27, 2010
owners notified
Jan 11, 2011

Equipment

What is wrong
Corp. Micro bird is recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 girardin mb iv transit buses built on ford and gm cutaway chassis from august 2, 1999, through may 8, 2002, 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.
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
Corp. Micro bird 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 january 11, 2011. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1‑800‑673‑2446.

Recall number 10V645000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V645000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2002 Girardin MB IV equipment?

Yes. Recall 10V645000, reported on December 27, 2010, covers about 26 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V645000?

Corp. Micro bird 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 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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