NHTSA Recall 10V637000: Equipment
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V637000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10-040-ACU |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 21, 2010 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
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
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.
Notes
Corp. Micro bird's recall campaign number is 10-040-acu.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 10V637000
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.