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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E028000

Trans/Air Ta73 — Equipment

Published July 6, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 6, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10E028000, published July 6, 2010. Recalling firm: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.; Trans/Air Ta73 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

TRANS/AIR IS RECALLING CERTAIN TA73 EVAPORATORS, P/NOS. 2021173, 2021174, 2021257, 2021257, AND 2021515, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 2, 1999 THROUGH MAY 15, 2007. THESE EVAPORATORS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT TYPE COMMERCIAL BUSES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE UNIT INCORRECTLY, CAUSING A SHORT OF THE "LOW TO MEDIUM SPEED" WIRE TO GROUND.

What to do

TRANS/AIR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TRANSAIR WARRNATY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.

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Recall details

Brand
TRANS/AIR
Model
TA73
Manufacturer
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Lot
TRANS/AIR TA73
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Trans/Air Ta73 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E028000 on July 6, 2010. Reported hazard: TRANS/AIR IS RECALLING CERTAIN TA73 EVAPORATORS, P/NOS. 2021173, 2021174, 2021257, 2021257, AND 2021515, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 2, 1999 THROUGH MAY 15, 2007. THESE EVAPORATORS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT TYPE COMMERCIAL BUSES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE UNIT INCORRECTLY, CAUSING A SHORT OF THE "LOW TO MEDIUM SPEED" WIRE TO GROUND.

What should I do if I have this product?

TRANS/AIR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TRANSAIR WARRNATY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TRANS/AIR. Model: TA73.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)