Recall 10V562 covers 2,393 2006-2007 Startrans transit buses for an overheating evaporator blower resistor. Repair is free at a Startrans dealer.
Startrans is recalling 2,393 2006-2007 Senator, Senator Ii, Candidate Ii, President, Trolley, Candidate, and Senator Hd transit buses equipped with Trans/Air TA73 evaporators because a blower-speed resistor can overheat during an electrical short. The overheating can melt the blower housing and result in a fire; the Startrans dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Trans/Air TA73 evaporator is part of the air-conditioning system on 2006-2007 Startrans Candidate, Candidate Ii, Senator Hd, Trolley, President, Senator, and Senator Ii buses. The evaporator helps cool cabin air, while the blower pushes that air through the bus. A power resistor in the unit controls lower blower speeds by reducing electrical flow when low or medium speed is selected.
The fault starts when a short develops in the low or medium speed circuit while the blower is running on high. Instead of sending enough current through the circuit to trip the fuse, the electrical supply feeds back through the resistor to ground. That leaves the resistor in the fault path without the fuse cutting power as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator should not expect a light, sound, or blower-speed change before the electrical fault occurs.
Who's affected?
Covers seven Startrans bus models from the 2006 and 2007 model years, all tied to the same equipment component.
| 2007 Startrans Senator | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2006 Startrans Senator Ii | Equipment |
| 2007 Startrans Candidate Ii | Equipment |
| 2007 Startrans President | Equipment |
| 2006 Startrans President | Equipment |
| 2007 Startrans Trolley | Equipment |
| 2007 Startrans Candidate | Equipment |
| 2006 Startrans Senator Hd | Equipment |
| 2006 Startrans Candidate Ii | Equipment |
| 2007 Startrans Senator Hd | Equipment |
| 2006 Startrans Candidate | Equipment |
| 2006 Startrans Trolley | Equipment |
| 2006 Startrans Senator | Equipment |
| 2007 Startrans Senator Ii | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2,393 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
The blower speed resistor can overheat enough to melt and ignite the plastic blower housing. That overheating can start a fire. The recall does not list a warning sign before this failure, so schedule the recall work and avoid using the blower if you notice heat, smoke, or a burning smell. Repair will be free at any franchised Startrans dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2007 Startrans Candidate, Candidate Ii, President, Senator, Senator Hd, Senator Ii, or Trolley bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Startrans or Trans/Air warranty service before scheduling work, since the remedy status is not listed as available in the campaign data.
- Reference recall number 10V562 when you call, and have the owner notice ready if one was mailed to you.
- Schedule installation of the thermal shutdown device that stops the evaporator speed resistor from overheating the plastic blower housing.
- Keep the bus out of passenger service until Startrans or Trans/Air confirms the fire-risk repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
Because the remedy status is not marked available, treat the final dealer repair as not open until Startrans or the service desk confirms it. The known fix is for a Startrans technician to install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors for the Trans/Air TA73 evaporator blower system. That device is added to the blower-speed circuit to stop the resistor from overheating during the fault described in recall 10V562. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 15, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V562?
Recall 10V562 covers 2,393 2006-2007 Startrans Candidate, Candidate Ii, Senator Hd, Trolley, President, Senator, and Senator Ii transit buses with Trans/Air TA73 evaporators. A blower-speed resistor fault can overheat the resistor, melt the blower housing, and result in a fire.
What should I do if my 2006-2007 Startrans Candidate, Candidate Ii, Senator Hd, Trolley, President, Senator, or Senator Ii is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V562. If it is, contact a Startrans service contact or the Trans/Air Warranty and Service Center at 1-800-673-2446 to arrange installation of the thermal shutdown device. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says Trans/Air and Startrans will install the thermal shutdown device free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the blower circuit shorts while the blower is running at high speed, voltage can feed back through the resistor without tripping the fuse. That can raise the resistor temperature enough to melt nearby plastic and start a fire.
When did the Startrans recall repair start?
The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners with an included 2006-2007 Startrans bus should still check the VIN and arrange the free thermal shutdown device installation if the recall remains open on that specific vehicle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V562000 |
|---|---|
| Startrans customer service | 1-800-673-2446 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V562 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V562000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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