Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
STARTRANS
Model Of Vehicle
MFSAB
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
10V561000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Startrans Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990802
End Of Manufacture
20070731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
53
Date Owners Notified
20110107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Startrans Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20101115