Recall 78V185000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Defect in 1977-1978 WAYNE TRANSETTE
RECALL This recall affects up to 87 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V185000 |
| Manufacturer | WAYNE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 87 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE BLOWER MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKETS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEFORM DURING INSTALLATION. IF THE BRACKETS ARE DEFORMED, THE BLOWER WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE BLOWER HOUSING CAUSING AN UNUSUAL STARTING LOAD ON THE MOTOR AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT WHICH CAN CAUSE THE MOTOR TO STALL. THE SURGE OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CAN CAUSE THE RESISTOR, WHICH IS PART OF THE LOAD, TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY EXPLODE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY DEFORMED MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE BRACKET INSTALLATION WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT IT DOES NOT CONTACT THE BLOWER WHEEL.
Related Recalls for WAYNE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96V133000 | 1995 WAYNE LIFESTAR | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 235 | |
| 96E007000 | 1996 WAYNE SCHOOL BUS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4,361 | |
| 94V241000 | 1994 WAYNE CHAPERONE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 317 | |
| 94V150000 | 1994 WAYNE LIFESTAR | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 18 | |
| 94V112000 | 1993 WAYNE LIFESTAR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 13 | |
| 94V046000 | 1994 WAYNE CHAPERONE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 122 | |
| 93V195000 | 1993 WAYNE CHAPERONE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 40 | |
| 91V085000 | 1990 WAYNE SCHOOL BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,804 | |
| 90V189000 | 1988 WAYNE BUS | SEATS | 97 | |
| 90V041000 | 1988 WAYNE MIDTOWNER | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 958 |