Glaval Bus | NHTSA Recall #12V011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V011000 by Glaval Bus. Includes 1,407 affected units, EVAPORATORS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Glaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, 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

Glaval 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 january 14, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V011000

Manufacturer: Glaval Bus

Report Received Date: 2012-01-13T00:00:00

Subject: Evaporators

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,407

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Glaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, 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: Glaval 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 january 14, 2012. (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: 20.11

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NHTSA ID: 12V011000

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