TRANS/AIR TRANS/AIR TA73 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
TRANS/AIR TA73
Brand
TRANS/AIR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP. is recalling certain TRANS/AIR TA73 equipment due to equipment issues. A SHORT COULD RESULT IN UNIT OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IS A FIRE..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
TRANS/AIR IS RECALLING CERTAIN TA73 EVAPORATORS, P/NOS. 2021173, 2021174, 2021257, 2021257, AND 2021515, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 2, 1999 THROUGH MAY 15, 2007. THESE EVAPORATORS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT TYPE COMMERCIAL BUSES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE UNIT INCORRECTLY, CAUSING A SHORT OF THE "LOW TO MEDIUM SPEED" WIRE TO GROUND.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN UNIT OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IS A FIRE.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
TRANS/AIR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TRANSAIR WARRNATY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026