Recall 10V618000: 2002–2003, 2006–2008 Glaval Titan and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 23, 2010

Manufacturer

Glaval bus division

Potentially affected

119vehicles

Model years

2002–2003, 2006–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Glaval is recalling certain model year 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008 ford e350/e450 universal, chevy/gmc 4500/5500 titan and freightliner mb-55 apollo transit buses manufactured from august 1999 through july 2007, and equipped with a trans/air ta73 evaporator. 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Glaval 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 23, 2010. Owners may contact trans air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Glaval Titan0 complaints
• 2003 Glaval Titan0 complaints
• 2006 Glaval Titan0 complaints
• 2007 Glaval Titan1 complaints
• 2008 Glaval Titan1 complaints
• 2002 Glaval Universal0 complaints
• 2003 Glaval Universal0 complaints
• 2006 Glaval Universal0 complaints
• 2007 Glaval Universal0 complaints
• 2008 Glaval Universal0 complaints