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VehicleFeb 10, 20112,500 affected

Coach & Equipment recall: Equipment

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V088000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 10, 2011
Owners notified
Mar 16, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
2,500
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2010
Part
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

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 .

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.