2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT
The 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT.
Recalls for the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT, potentially affecting up to 1,817 vehicles.
Recall 10V548000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,817 vehicles affected
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...
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: 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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT.
Safety Rating for the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GM TERRA TRANSIT
- 2000 GM TERRA TRANSIT — 0 complaints
- 2001 GM TERRA TRANSIT (current)
- 2002 GM TERRA TRANSIT — 0 complaints
- 2003 GM TERRA TRANSIT — 0 complaints
- 2005 GM TERRA TRANSIT — 0 complaints
- 2006 GM TERRA TRANSIT — 0 complaints
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