Recall 10V548000: 2005 Ford Limo Coach, 2005–2006 Ford MPV, 2005 Ford MPV Bus +6 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 5, 2010
Vehicles affected
1,817
Models
9
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 transit buses built on various gm and ford chassis from august 2, 1999 through september 1, 2007, 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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Trans/air, in cooperation with turtl top, 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 november 24, 2010. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 Ford Limo Coach
  • 2005 Ford MPV
  • 2006 Ford MPV
  • 2005 Ford MPV Bus
  • 2005 Ford Odyssey
  • 2006 Ford Odyssey
  • 2007 Ford Odyssey
  • 2005 Ford Terra Transit
  • 2006 Ford Terra Transit
  • 2005 GM MPV Bus
  • 2006 GM MPV Bus
  • 2007 GM MPV Bus
  • 2006 GM Odyssey
  • 2007 GM Odyssey
  • 2005 GM Odyssey XL
  • 2006 GM Odyssey XL
  • 2007 GM Odyssey XL
  • 2005 GM Terra Transit
  • 2006 GM Terra Transit

Details

NHTSA campaign
10V548000
Manufacturer
TURTLE TOP
Owner letters
Nov 24, 2010
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology