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2006-2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Thomas Built Buses Minotour and others recall: air conditioner

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on April 6, 2011. It covers about 6,831 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,831
reported
Apr 6, 2011
owners notified
May 20, 2011

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, 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.
Risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy
Dtna 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 may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V222000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V222000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Thomas Built Buses Minotour and others air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 11V222000, reported on April 6, 2011, covers about 6,831 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V222000?

Dtna 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 may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

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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