Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #11V571000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V571000 by Starcraft Bus. Includes 1,204 affected units, EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 transit buses built on ford and freightliner chassis 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

Starcraft 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 recall began in november 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V571000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus

Report Received Date: 2011-12-01T00:00:00

Subject: Evaporator assemblies/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,204

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 transit buses built on ford and freightliner chassis 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: Starcraft 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 recall began in november 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V571000

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