Recall 11V-302: Carrier EM-1
TRANSARCTIC CANADA INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2011, covering about 1,522 vehicles.
The problem
Transarctic is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 school buses equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units, part numbers 77-62112-xx and 77-62512-xx, starting with serial number knt90890232 to serial number nne91230058, manufactured from january 1, 2006, through december 2010, containing a delphi pack-con III fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
The risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
The fix
Transarctic will notify owners of record who purchased the affected units. Transarctic is working with the bus manufacturers and carrier authorized dealers to identify and notify owners of the buses which may have had the affected em-1 unit installed. Carrier will provide a retrofit kit along with repair instructions, free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or transarctic at 1-877-265-3247. In order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by transarctic by clicking on the hyperlink <a href=http://www-odi.NHTSA.DOT.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm17222742/rcorrd-11v302-7676.pdf>affected vehicle list.</a>
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TRANSARCTIC CANADA INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V302000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier EM-1 | — | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V-302?
Transarctic is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 school buses equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units, part numbers 77-62112-xx and 77-62512-xx, starting with serial number knt90890232 to serial number nne91230058, manufactured from january 1, 2006, through december 2010, containing a delphi pack-con III fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
How is recall 11V-302 fixed?
Transarctic will notify owners of record who purchased the affected units. Transarctic is working with the bus manufacturers and carrier authorized dealers to identify and notify owners of the buses which may have had the affected em-1 unit installed. Carrier will provide a retrofit kit along with repair instructions, free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or transarctic at 1-877-265-3247. In order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by transarctic by clicking on the hyperlink affected vehicle list.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.