Key Takeaway

AIR CONDITIONING RELAY BOARD OVERHEATS by TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP. was recalled on July 7, 2009. What to do: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS....

NHTSA Ongoing

AIR CONDITIONING RELAY BOARD OVERHEATS

Recalled: July 7, 2009 ~3,962 units affected 09E042

Description

TRANS/AIR IS RECALLING 3,962 EC SERIES AIR CONDITIONING KITS/RELAY BOARDS SOLD TO VARIOUS VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO BE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SCHOOL AND TRANSIT-TYPE COMMERCIAL BUSES. THESE UNITS WERE ALSO SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. EACH TRANS/AIR SYSTEM COMES WITH AN ELECTRICAL KIT AND EC PC BOARD WHICH IF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COULD OVERHEAT.

Injuries / Consequence

OVERHEATING OF THE PC BOARD COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. TRANS/AIR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE SUBJECT AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AS AFTERMARKET AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TRANS/AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-673-2446.

Products Affected

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Company Information

TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. TRANS/AIR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE SU...

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