NHTSA Recall 10V548000: Equipment
TURTLE TOP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,817 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Ford Limo Coach.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V548000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 5, 2010 |
| Owner notification | November 24, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V548000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Limo Coach | 2001, 2002, 2005 |
| Ford Mpv | 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Ford Mpv Bus | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Ford Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford Odyssey XL | 2004 |
| Ford Terra Transit | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Gm Limo Coach | 2001 |
| Gm Mpv Bus | 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Gm Odyssey | 2006, 2007 |
| Gm Odyssey XL | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Gm Terra Transit | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.