Eldorado National-kansas | NHTSA Recall #11V243000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V243000 by Eldorado National-kansas. Includes 4,333 affected units, GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and transtech buses manufactured from january 2006, through march 2011 and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Corrective Action

Carrier will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V243000

Manufacturer: Eldorado National-kansas

Report Received Date: 2011-04-19T00:00:00

Subject: Gen em-1 evaporators/carrier

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 4,333

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and transtech buses manufactured from january 2006, through march 2011 and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Consequence Summary: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.

Corrective Action: Carrier will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V243000

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