Recall 10V637000: 1999–2001 Girardin Mbii and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 21, 2010

Manufacturer

Corp. Micro bird, inc.

Potentially affected

30vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

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

Corp. Micro bird is recalling certain model year 1999 through 2001 girardin mb ii and mb iv school buses built on ford and gm cutaway chassis from august 2, 1999, through may 31, 2001, 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

Corp. Micro bird 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 january 11, 2011. 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.

• 1999 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2000 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 2001 Girardin Mbii0 complaints
• 1999 Girardin Mbiv1 complaints
• 2000 Girardin Mbiv3 complaints
• 2001 Girardin Mbiv0 complaints