Defect Description For Recall
Coach And Equipment Is Recalling Certain Buses Equipped With Trans Air Ta 73 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.
Make Of Vehicle
COACH AND EQUIPMENT
Model Of Vehicle
PHOENIX
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
10V652000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Coach And Equipment 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 29, 2010. Owners May Contact Trans Air Warranty And Service Center At 1-800-673-2446.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050201
End Of Manufacture
20061231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22
Date Owners Notified
20101229
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.
Date Report Received
20101228