Carrier Corporation | NHTSA Recall #09V070000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V070000 by Carrier Corporation. Includes 15 affected units, AVANTAC AIR CONDITIONING, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Carrier is recalling 15 my 2008 new flyer ge41lrf transit buses built on new flyer chassis, equipped with avantac air conditioning and registered in the city of montebello, california. there is a failure of an internal component in the inverter that can potentially create an electric shock hazard if the following conditions exist: there is a failure of an internal component in the inverter; the shore power feature is engaged and the 460v shore power lead (land connection) has a compromised ground connection.

Corrective Action

Carrier notified the city of montebello verbally on february 6, 2008 and in writing on february 19, 2008. carrier provided installation procedures and lock-out/tag-out devices on each shore power plug. the lock out device is a physical barrier to use of the shore power feature and eliminates the potential safety hazard. carrier is in the process of developing a permanent remedy to address this potential safety hazard. The recall began march 20, 2009. owners may contact carrier at 860-830-5948.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V070000

Manufacturer: Carrier Corporation

Report Received Date: 2009-03-04T00:00:00

Subject: Avantac air conditioning

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 15

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Carrier is recalling 15 my 2008 new flyer ge41lrf transit buses built on new flyer chassis, equipped with avantac air conditioning and registered in the city of montebello, california. there is a failure of an internal component in the inverter that can potentially create an electric shock hazard if the following conditions exist: there is a failure of an internal component in the inverter; the shore power feature is engaged and the 460v shore power lead (land connection) has a compromised ground connection.

Consequence Summary: Electrical shock and personal injuries could occur.

Corrective Action: Carrier notified the city of montebello verbally on february 6, 2008 and in writing on february 19, 2008. carrier provided installation procedures and lock-out/tag-out devices on each shore power plug. the lock out device is a physical barrier to use of the shore power feature and eliminates the potential safety hazard. carrier is in the process of developing a permanent remedy to address this potential safety hazard. The recall began march 20, 2009. owners may contact carrier at 860-830-5948.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2dpi~pwdg-d8r3

NHTSA ID: 09V070000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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