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2006-2010 Startrans Azure Hybrid, Startrans Canidate and others recall: air conditioner

Startrans Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on April 11, 2011. It covers about 2,130 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,130
reported
Apr 11, 2011
owners notified
Apr 18, 2011

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 transit 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.
Risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy
Startrans 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 april 18, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or startrans at 1- 877‑258‑1391.

Recall number 11V227000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V227000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Startrans Azure Hybrid, Startrans Canidate and others air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 11V227000, reported on April 11, 2011, covers about 2,130 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V227000?

Startrans 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 april 18, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or startrans at 1- 877‑258‑1391.

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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