Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E054000 Reported September 14, 2000

Trans air/air condensor

Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. · Equipment · 20,281 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00E054000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
20,281
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 14, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket air conditioning condensers installed on school and transit buses manufactured between october 27, 1997 and september 7, 2000. part nos. 301250, 301297, 301309, 301362, 301364, 301298, 301482, 301362-02, 301440, 301387, and 301379. defective circuit breaker. these circuit breakers are auto reset type and could provide a source of ignition if they fail in the closed position.

Safety Consequence

A breaker failing in the closed position could result in the wires of the fan overheating possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action

Owner are being instructed to contact trans/air for a free retrofit kit to change the breakers to fuses.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 00E054000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00E054000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E054000?

NHTSA recall 00E054000 was issued by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. on September 14, 2000. It addresses: Trans air/air condensor. The recall affects approximately 20,281 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E054000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.