NHTSA Recall 09V408000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V408000; Date: Oct. 16, 2009
Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Elkhart ECI; 2009 Elkhart ECI; 2008 Elkhart Ecii; 2009 Elkhart Ecii
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Elkhart Coach
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
Elkhart coach is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.
How to Fix:
Elkhart coach will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy. Please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. The safety recall began on October 6, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2009
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