2006 Ford Terra Transit | 2002 Ford Terra Transit | 2001 Ford Terra Transit | 2001 Gm Limo Coach | 2007 Gm Mpv Bus | 2005 Gm Mpv Bus | 2004 Gm Mpv Bus | 2002 Gm Mpv Bus | 2006 Gm Odyssey | 2007 Gm Odyssey Xl | 2006 Gm Odyssey Xl | 2006 Gm Terra Transit | 2003 Ford Odyssey | 2002 Gm Terra Transit | 2001 Gm Terra Transit | 2005 Ford Mpv | 2001 Ford Mpv Bus | 2006 Ford Odyssey | 2002 Ford Mpv Bus | 2003 Ford Mpv Bus — Equipment
Published November 8, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 5, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V548000, published November 8, 2010 and initiated November 5, 2010. Recalling firm: Turtle Top; 2006 Ford Terra Transit | 2002 Ford Terra Transit | 2001 Ford Terra Transit | 2001 Gm Limo Coach | 2007 Gm Mpv Bus | 2005 Gm Mpv Bus | 2004 Gm Mpv Bus | 2002 Gm Mpv Bus | 2006 Gm Odyssey | 2007 Gm Odyssey Xl | 2006 Gm Odyssey Xl | 2006 Gm Terra Transit | 2003 Ford Odyssey | 2002 Gm Terra Transit | 2001 Gm Terra Transit | 2005 Ford Mpv | 2001 Ford Mpv Bus | 2006 Ford Odyssey | 2002 Ford Mpv Bus | 2003 Ford Mpv Bus — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TERRA TRANSIT
- Manufacturer
- Turtle Top
- Lot
- 2006 FORD TERRA TRANSIT | 2002 FORD TERRA TRANSIT | 2001 FORD TERRA TRANSIT | 2001 GM LIMO COACH | 2007 GM MPV BUS | 2005 GM MPV BUS | 2004 GM MPV BUS | 2002 GM MPV BUS | 2006 GM ODYSSEY | 2007 GM ODYSSEY XL | 2006 GM ODYSSEY XL | 2006 GM TERRA TRANSIT | 2003 FORD ODYSSEY | 2002 GM TERRA TRANSIT | 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT | 2005 FORD MPV | 2001 FORD MPV BUS | 2006 FORD ODYSSEY | 2002 FORD MPV BUS | 2003 FORD MPV BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Ford Terra Transit | 2002 Ford Terra Transit | 2001 Ford Terra Transit | 2001 Gm Limo Coach | 2007 Gm Mpv Bus | 2005 Gm Mpv Bus | 2004 Gm Mpv Bus | 2002 Gm Mpv Bus | 2006 Gm Odyssey | 2007 Gm Odyssey Xl | 2006 Gm Odyssey Xl | 2006 Gm Terra Transit | 2003 Ford Odyssey | 2002 Gm Terra Transit | 2001 Gm Terra Transit | 2005 Ford Mpv | 2001 Ford Mpv Bus | 2006 Ford Odyssey | 2002 Ford Mpv Bus | 2003 Ford Mpv Bus — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V548000 on November 8, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TERRA TRANSIT.