NHTSA Recall 11V088000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V088000; Date: Feb. 10, 2011
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2007 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2008 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2009 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2010 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,500
Recall Summary:
Coach and equipment is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 buses 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.
How to Fix:
Coach and equipment 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 March 16, 2011. Owners may contact carrier hotline at 1-800-793-4741 or coach and equipment at 315-536-2321, extension 1212.
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: Mar 16, 2011
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