CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Problem
- Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Transtech Bus ST Aero, SST, CST, Horizon, and RoadStar transit buses equipped with Bus-Air air conditioning systems. These air conditioning systems use a 30AMP in-line fuse that may short against the screw that secures the fuse holder.
- Risk
- If the fuse short circuits, the holder may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install an in-line mini fuse holder, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2017. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The air conditioning system on certain transit buses uses a 30-amp in-line fuse that can short circuit against the screw that holds the fuse holder. If that happens, the fuse holder can overheat and melt, which raises the risk of a fire.
The repair is free. Owners will be notified by Transportation Collaborative, and an authorized dealer will install an in-line mini fuse holder at no cost. The recall began on August 21, 2017. Owners can contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419 with questions.
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