Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #11V502000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V502000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 11 affected units, GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from august 23, 2006, through february 1, 2008, 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

Collins will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or collins at 1- 1-620-662-9000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V502000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2011-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: Gen em-1 evaporators/carrier

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from august 23, 2006, through february 1, 2008, 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: Collins will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or collins at 1- 1-620-662-9000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V502000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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