Nesco Bus Maintenance | NHTSA Recall #12V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V179000 by Nesco Bus Maintenance. Includes 231 affected units, EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nesco bus maintenance (nesco) is recalling certain carrier gen v em-1 evaporators installed as original equipment by nesco on various school and transit buses. the em-1 evaporators contain a fuse holder in the motor assembly which due to time, temperature, and/or vibration may cause the fuse to loosen in the fuse holder, resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Corrective Action

Nesco 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. nesco has not provided a notification schedule. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440. in order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by nesco by clicking on the affected vehicle list.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V179000

Manufacturer: Nesco Bus Maintenance

Report Received Date: 2012-04-24T00:00:00

Subject: Evaporator assemblies/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 231

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nesco bus maintenance (nesco) is recalling certain carrier gen v em-1 evaporators installed as original equipment by nesco on various school and transit buses. the em-1 evaporators contain a fuse holder in the motor assembly which due to time, temperature, and/or vibration may cause the fuse to loosen in the fuse holder, resulting in high resistance and arcing.

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

Corrective Action: Nesco 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. nesco has not provided a notification schedule. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440. in order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by nesco by clicking on the affected vehicle list.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V179000

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Created At: 1742808662

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