2004 Startrans Mfsab | 2003 Startrans Mfsab | 2007 Startrans Mfsab | 2006 Startrans Mfsab | 2005 Startrans Mfsab — Equipment
Published November 15, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V561000, published November 15, 2010. Recalling firm: STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION; 2004 Startrans Mfsab | 2003 Startrans Mfsab | 2007 Startrans Mfsab | 2006 Startrans Mfsab | 2005 Startrans Mfsab — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARTRANS
- Model
- MFSAB
- Manufacturer
- STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
- Lot
- 2004 STARTRANS MFSAB | 2003 STARTRANS MFSAB | 2007 STARTRANS MFSAB | 2006 STARTRANS MFSAB | 2005 STARTRANS MFSAB
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2004 Startrans Mfsab | 2003 Startrans Mfsab | 2007 Startrans Mfsab | 2006 Startrans Mfsab | 2005 Startrans Mfsab — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V561000 on November 15, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARTRANS. Model: MFSAB.