Recall 10V652000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2005-2006 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX
RECALL This recall affects up to 22 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V652000 |
| Manufacturer | COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 22 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
COACH AND EQUIPMENT IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS AIR TA 73 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 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
COACH AND EQUIPMENT 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 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.
Related Recalls for COACH AND EQUIPMENT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V895000 | 2024 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 37 | |
| 25V772000 | 2025 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 79 | |
| 24V317000 | 2024 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEATS | 12 | |
| 22V851000 | 2018 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 353 | |
| 20V348000 | 2019 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 72 | |
| 18V796000 | 2017 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEATS | 864 | |
| 18V611000 | 2017 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 121 | |
| 16V375000 | 2015 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 255 | |
| 15V773000 | 2007 COACH AND EQUIPMENT ALLEY CAT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,029 | |
| 14V612000 | 2011 COACH AND EQUIPMENT CONDOR LT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,029 |