2005 GM Terra Transit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2005 GM Terra Transit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 GM Terra Transit. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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