Vehicle recall 10V618000 · November 23, 2010
Glaval Titan, Glaval Universal and 2 more models
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
- Glaval is recalling certain model year 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Ford E350/E450 universal, chevy/GMC 4500/5500 titan and freightliner MB-55 apollo transit buses manufactured from August 1999 through July 2007, and equipped with a trans/air TA73 evaporator. 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
- Glaval in cooperation with trans air 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 December 23, 2010. 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
- 10V618000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 2010
- Filed by
- GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Owner notification
- December 23, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 119
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Glaval Apollo (2002-2003, 2006-2007): 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002
- Glaval Titan (2002-2003, 2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002
- Glaval Universal (2002-2003, 2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002
- Glaval Bus Apollo (2008): 2008
Has your Glaval been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Glaval dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.