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2006-2008 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others recall: air conditioner

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on October 14, 2011. It covers about 11 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11
reported
Oct 14, 2011
owners notified
Nov 11, 2011

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong
Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from august 23, 2006, through february 1, 2008, 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
Collins 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 november 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or collins at 1- 1‑620‑662‑9000.

Recall number 11V502000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V502000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 11V502000, reported on October 14, 2011, covers about 11 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V502000?

Collins 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 november 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or collins at 1- 1‑620‑662‑9000.

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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