Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V548000 Reported November 5, 2010

Evaporators/possible overheating/trans/air

Turtle Top · N/A · 1,817 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V548000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,817
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 5, 2010

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 transit buses built on various gm and ford chassis from august 2, 1999 through september 1, 2007, equipped with trans/air ta73 evaporators. the evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.

Safety Consequence

This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. the overheating can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Trans/air, in cooperation with turtl top, will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact trans/air warranty 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 Turtle Top dealer and reference recall ID 10V548000 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 10V548000

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

What is recall 10V548000?

NHTSA recall 10V548000 was issued by Turtle Top on November 5, 2010. It addresses: Evaporators/possible overheating/trans/air. The recall affects approximately 1,817 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V548000 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.