Recall 10V641 affects 52 2005-2007 Elkhart Ecii and Eci buses for overheating blower resistors. Repair is free at any franchised Elkhart dealer.
Elkhart is recalling 52 2005-2007 Ecii and Eci buses equipped with Trans Air TA 73 evaporators because a short in the blower circuit can send voltage through the power resistor without tripping the fuse. The resistor can overheat, melt, and result in a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Trans Air TA 73 evaporator is part of the air-conditioning system on 2005-2007 Elkhart Ecii and Eci buses. The evaporator moves cabin air across a cold coil, and its blower pushes that air through the bus. A power resistor in the circuit helps set blower speed by reducing voltage when the fan runs below full speed.
The problem starts if the low or medium speed circuit shorts while the blower is running on high. Instead of opening the fuse, supply voltage feeds back through the resistor to ground. The fault path does not draw enough current to trip the fuse, so the resistor and wiring stay energized after the short.
There is no warning sign before failure. An operator will not get a reliable early cue from the blower controls before this electrical fault happens.
Who's affected?
Covers both Eci and Ecii buses across the 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years, with Equipment listed as the recall component for each.
| 2007 Elkhart Ecii | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2007 Elkhart Eci | Equipment |
| 2005 Elkhart Eci | Equipment |
| 2006 Elkhart Ecii | Equipment |
| 2006 Elkhart Eci | Equipment |
| 2005 Elkhart Ecii | Equipment |
| Units affected | 52 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
The affected blower resistor can overheat enough to melt and ignite the plastic blower housing. That overheating can result in a fire, so schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer for guidance before using the blower again. Repair will be free at any franchised Elkhart dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2007 Elkhart Ecii or Eci bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Elkhart dealer or Trans Air warranty service to ask about the free thermal shutdown device repair.
- Reference recall number 10V641 when you call so the service desk can find the campaign.
- Avoid using the affected blower speeds until the repair is complete; the resistor can overheat and start a fire.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to confirm that the thermal shutdown device has been installed in the blower resistor circuit.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Elkhart technician installs a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors for the Trans Air TA 73 evaporator. The device is added to interrupt the overheating path tied to the blower speed resistor circuit. The source remedy says this repair campaign began on December 15, 2010, but the remedy status field is not populated, so confirm scheduling with an Elkhart dealer before relying on an appointment. The dealer repair will be free once available for your VIN.
Timeline
| December 15, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V641?
Recall 10V641 covers 52 2005-2007 Elkhart Ecii and Eci buses equipped with Trans Air TA 73 evaporators. A short in the low or medium blower-speed circuit can overheat the speed resistor, melt the blower housing, and start a fire. The repair adds a thermal shutdown device for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2007 Elkhart Ecii or Eci is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V641. If it is, contact an Elkhart dealer or the Trans Air Warranty and Service Center at 1-800-673-2446 to arrange the thermal shutdown device installation. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Elkhart's remedy says the service will be performed free of charge. The repair installs a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If a short occurs in the low or medium blower-speed circuit while the blower is on high speed, the resistor can overheat enough to melt and ignite the plastic blower housing.
What if I bought this Elkhart bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2005-2007 Elkhart Ecii or Eci bus is included, then reference recall 10V641 when you call for service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V641000 |
|---|---|
| Elkhart customer service | 1-800-673-2446 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V641 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V641000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →