Transair 301440 – 00E054000

Defect Description For Recall

Equipment Description: Aftermarket Air Conditioning Condensers Installed On School And Transit Buses Manufactured Between October 27, 1997 And September 7, 2000. Part Nos. 301250, 301297, 301309, 301362, 301364, 301298, 301482, 301362-02, 301440, 301387, And 301379. DefeCTIve Circuit Breaker. These Circuit Breakers Are Auto Reset Type And Could Provide A Source Of Ignition If They Fail In The Closed Position.

Make Of Vehicle

TRANSAIR

Model Of Vehicle

301440

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

00E054000

Component Description

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Effect Of Defect

A Breaker Failing In The Closed Position Could Result In The Wires Of The Fan Overheating Possibly Resulting In A Fire.

Fix Defect

Owner Are Being Instructed To Contact Trans/Air For A Free Retrofit Kit To Change The Breakers To Fuses.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19971027

End Of Manufacture

20000907

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

20281

Date Owners Notified

20001023

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.

Date Report Received

20000914

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard