Overheating air conditioning system/trans air
Defect Summary
Turtle top is recalling certain transit buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems installed between may 2006 and june 2009. each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit which contains a relay board and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.
Safety Consequence
An electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify the owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the repair will be performed by trans/air. please also see trans/air defect report 09e-042. the safety recall began on march 19, 2010. owners may contact trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673-2446.
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FAQ: Recall 10V097000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V097000?
NHTSA recall 10V097000 was issued by Turtle Top on March 12, 2010. It addresses: Overheating air conditioning system/trans air. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V097000 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.