2006 Glaval Titan | 2006 Glaval Universal | 2002 Glaval Universal | 2007 Glaval Titan | 2003 Glaval Titan | 2002 Glaval Titan | 2007 Glaval Apollo | 2003 Glaval Apollo | 2008 Glaval Titan | 2008 Glaval Bus Apollo | 2008 Glaval Universal | 2003 Glaval Universal | 2006 Glaval Apollo | 2007 Glaval Universal | 2002 Glaval Apollo — Equipment
Published December 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 23, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V618000, published December 14, 2010 and initiated November 23, 2010. Recalling firm: Glaval Bus; 2006 Glaval Titan | 2006 Glaval Universal | 2002 Glaval Universal | 2007 Glaval Titan | 2003 Glaval Titan | 2002 Glaval Titan | 2007 Glaval Apollo | 2003 Glaval Apollo | 2008 Glaval Titan | 2008 Glaval Bus Apollo | 2008 Glaval Universal | 2003 Glaval Universal | 2006 Glaval Apollo | 2007 Glaval Universal | 2002 Glaval Apollo — Equipment.
What's the hazard
GLAVAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, AND 2008 FORD E350/E450 UNIVERSAL, CHEVY/GMC 4500/5500 TITAN AND FREIGHTLINER MB-55 APOLLO TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1999 THROUGH JULY 2007, 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.
What to do
GLAVAL 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 DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.
Get an email if GLAVAL has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- GLAVAL
- Model
- TITAN
- Manufacturer
- Glaval Bus
- Lot
- 2006 GLAVAL TITAN | 2006 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL | 2002 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL | 2007 GLAVAL TITAN | 2003 GLAVAL TITAN | 2002 GLAVAL TITAN | 2007 GLAVAL APOLLO | 2003 GLAVAL APOLLO | 2008 GLAVAL TITAN | 2008 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO | 2008 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL | 2003 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL | 2006 GLAVAL APOLLO | 2007 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL | 2002 GLAVAL APOLLO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2009 Glaval Titan | 2006 Glaval Universal | 2009 Glaval Universal | 2011 Glaval Universal | 2012 GlavalSeptember 26, 2014
- NHTSA2010 Glaval Titan | 2010 Glaval Titan Ii | 2009 Glaval Sport | 2010 Glaval Universal | 2010 Glaval Primetime |November 6, 2013
- NHTSA2011 Glaval Sport | 2009 Glaval Sport | 2010 Glaval Titan | 2008 Glaval Titan | 2009 Glaval Titan Ii | 2008December 13, 2012
- NHTSA2008 Glaval Universal | 2010 Glaval Universal | 2009 Glaval Titan — Equipment adaptive/mobilityJuly 9, 2012
- NHTSA2011 Coachmen Brookstone | 2010 Coachmen Brookstone — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerDecember 14, 2010
- NHTSA2010 Genie Tz-50 — EquipmentDecember 14, 2010
Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Glaval Titan | 2006 Glaval Universal | 2002 Glaval Universal | 2007 Glaval Titan | 2003 Glaval Titan | 2002 Glaval Titan | 2007 Glaval Apollo | 2003 Glaval Apollo | 2008 Glaval Titan | 2008 Glaval Bus Apollo | 2008 Glaval Universal | 2003 Glaval Universal | 2006 Glaval Apollo | 2007 Glaval Universal | 2002 Glaval Apollo — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V618000 on December 14, 2010. Reported hazard: GLAVAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, AND 2008 FORD E350/E450 UNIVERSAL, CHEVY/GMC 4500/5500 TITAN AND FREIGHTLINER MB-55 APOLLO TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1999 THROUGH JULY 2007, 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
GLAVAL 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 DECEMBER 23, 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: GLAVAL. Model: TITAN.