Vehicle recall 10V561000 · November 15, 2010

2003-2007 Startrans Mfsab

The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Startrans is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 mfsab school activity buses 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 will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.
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 startrans, 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 January 7, 2011. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.
Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V561000
Reported to NHTSA: November 15, 2010
Filed by: STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
Owner notification: January 7, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 53
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 10V561000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Startrans Mfsab (2003-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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