The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10E028000·Announced 2010-07-06

Trans/Air Recalls TA73 Evaporators for Potential Fire Risk in Buses

Trans/Air is recalling TA73 evaporators installed in school and transit buses due to a wiring defect that could cause overheating and fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp. is recalling specific TA73 evaporators (part numbers 2021173, 2021174, 2021257, and 2021515) produced between August 2, 1999, and May 15, 2007. These units were sold as aftermarket equipment and installed as original equipment in school and transit type commercial buses.

The recall addresses a defect where the unit can be installed incorrectly, causing a short circuit between the "low to medium speed" wire and ground. This short could result in the unit overheating, which could possibly lead to a fire. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text.

Trans/Air will notify owners of record, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 17, 2010. Owners can contact Trans/Air Warranty and Service Center at 1-800-673-2446 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus Component
Hazard
Affected units
15,091

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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