Vehicle recall 78V185000 · August 23, 1978

1977-1978 Wayne Transette

The blower motor mounting brackets on the involved vehicles may deform during installation.

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

Summary: The blower motor mounting brackets on the involved vehicles may deform during installation. If the brackets are deformed, the blower wheel may rub against the blower housing causing an unusual starting load on the motor and a resulting increase in electrical current which can cause the motor to stall. The surge of electrical current can cause the resistor, which is part of the load, to overheat and possibly explode.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace any deformed mounting brackets. The bracket installation will be checked to ensure that it does not contact the blower wheel.
Notes: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: air conditioner; blower motor.consequences of defect: a fire could result causing vehicle damage and seriouspersonal injury.note: the air conditioning system should not be operated under anycircumstances until the defect is remedied.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V185000
Reported to NHTSA: August 23, 1978
Filed by: WAYNE CORPORATION
Owner notification: August 23, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 87
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Recall 78V185000 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.

Wayne Transette (1977-1978): 1978, 1977

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