Defect Description For Recall
Elkhart Coach 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
ELKHART
Model Of Vehicle
ECI
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
10V641000
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
Elkhart Coach 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 15, 2010. Owners May Contact Trans Air Warranty And Service Center At 1-800-673-2446.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20050802
End Of Manufacture
20070515
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20101215
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Date Report Received
20101215