Recall 10V652 affects 22 2005-2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix buses for an evaporator resistor fire risk. Free repair at a franchised Coach And Equipment dealer.
Coach And Equipment is recalling 22 2005-2006 Phoenix buses equipped with Trans Air TA 73 evaporators because a short in the blower-speed circuit can overheat the power resistor. The overheating can melt the resistor and ignite the plastic blower housing, creating a fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On 2005-2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix buses, the recalled equipment is the Trans Air TA 73 evaporator in the heating and air conditioning system. The evaporator cools air for the bus interior, and its blower pushes that air through the vents. A power resistor in that unit helps control blower speed by changing the electrical path used for lower fan settings.
The problem is in the blower speed circuit. If the low or medium speed circuit shorts while the blower is running on high speed, supply voltage feeds back through the resistor to ground. That fault path does not draw enough current to trip the fuse, so the fuse does not stop the electrical fault the way it is designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not told to expect a noise, smell, dashboard light, or change in blower operation before the short creates the fault path.
Who's affected?
Both Phoenix model years list the same Equipment component category.
| 2005 Coach And Equipment Phoenix | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix | Equipment |
| Units affected | 22 |
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?
An overheated blower resistor can melt and ignite the plastic blower housing. That overheating can result in a fire. Avoid using the blower until the vehicle is checked, and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Coach And Equipment dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Coach And Equipment or the Trans Air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446 for repair instructions.
- Schedule the free thermal shutdown device installation that protects the Trans Air TA 73 evaporator resistor from overheating the blower housing.
- Reference recall number 10V652 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Keep the bus parked until the service center confirms the blower-resistor repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coach And Equipment technician installs a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors for the Trans Air TA 73 evaporator. The device is added to the blower speed circuit tied to the low and medium speed resistor path. The filing says the safety recall began on December 29, 2010, and the service is performed free of charge.
Timeline
| December 28, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 29, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V652?
Recall 10V652 covers 22 2005-2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix buses equipped with Trans Air TA 73 evaporators. A short in the blower-speed circuit can overheat the power resistor, melt the plastic blower housing, and result in a fire. The repair adds a thermal shutdown device for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V652. If it is, contact a franchised Coach And Equipment service location or Trans Air Warranty and Service Center at 1-800-673-2446 to schedule the thermal shutdown device installation. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and the recall remedy says Coach And Equipment and Trans Air will install the thermal shutdown device free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the blower-speed circuit shorts while the blower is running on high speed, voltage can feed back through the resistor without tripping the fuse. That can overheat the resistor, melt the blower housing, and ignite nearby plastic.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on December 29, 2010. For an included Coach And Equipment Phoenix bus, call the dealer service desk or Trans Air Warranty and Service Center and reference recall 10V652 when scheduling the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V652000 |
|---|---|
| Coach And Equipment customer service | 1-800-673-2446 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V652 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V652000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →