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2008 New Flyer GE41LRF recall: air conditioner

Carrier Corporation reported this safety recall on March 4, 2009. It covers about 15 vehicles.

vehicles affected
15
reported
Mar 4, 2009
owners notified
Mar 20, 2009

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong
Carrier is recalling 15 my 2008 new flyer ge41lrf transit buses built on new flyer chassis, equipped with avantac air conditioning and registered in the city of montebello, california. There is a failure of an internal component in the inverter that can potentially create an electric shock hazard if the following conditions exist: there is a failure of an internal component in the inverter; the shore power feature is engaged and the 460v shore power lead (land connection) has a compromised ground connection.
Risk
Electrical shock and personal injuries could occur.
Remedy
Carrier notified the city of montebello verbally on february 6, 2008 and in writing on february 19, 2008. Carrier provided installation procedures and lock-out/tag-out devices on each shore power plug. The lock out device is a physical barrier to use of the shore power feature and eliminates the potential safety hazard. Carrier is in the process of developing a permanent remedy to address this potential safety hazard. The recall began march 20, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 860‑830‑5948.

Recall number 09V070000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V070000

Is there a recall on the 2008 New Flyer GE41LRF air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 09V070000, reported on March 4, 2009, covers about 15 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V070000?

Carrier notified the city of montebello verbally on february 6, 2008 and in writing on february 19, 2008. Carrier provided installation procedures and lock-out/tag-out devices on each shore power plug. The lock out device is a physical barrier to use of the shore power feature and eliminates the potential safety hazard. Carrier is in the process of developing a permanent remedy to address this potential safety hazard. The recall began march 20, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 860‑830‑5948.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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