Recall 11V088000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Defect in 2006-2010 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V088000 |
| Manufacturer | COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,500 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for COACH & EQUIPMENT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V460000 | 2009 COACH & EQUIPMENT METRO-LITE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 53 | |
| 12V569000 | 2012 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT | 337 | |
| 12V281000 | 2010 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,627 | |
| 10V263000 | 2008 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 760 | |
| 10V264000 | 2009 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 884 |