Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E028000 Reported July 6, 2010

Evaporators/possible overheating

Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. · N/A · 15,091 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E028000
Manufacturer Campaign
10-001
Manufacturer
Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
15,091
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 6, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A short could result in unit overheating which could possibly result is a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

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 10E028000 or campaign 10-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E028000

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

What is recall 10E028000?

NHTSA recall 10E028000 was issued by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. on July 6, 2010. It addresses: Evaporators/possible overheating. The recall affects approximately 15,091 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E028000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10-001. 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.