2006-2011 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde II and others recall: air conditioner
Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall on January 13, 2012. It covers about 1,407 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,407
- reported
- Jan 13, 2012
- owners notified
- Jan 14, 2012
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Glaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, and freightliner chassis and 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
- Glaval 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 january 14, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑348‑7440.
Recall number 12V011000
Affected vehicles
- Glaval Apollo 2006-2007 20062007
- Glaval Concorde II 2006-2007 20062007
- Glaval Entourage 2006-2007 20062007
- Glaval Primetime 2006-2011 200620072008200920102011
- Glaval Sport 2006-2011 200620072008200920102011
- Glaval Titan 2006-2011 200620072008200920102011
- Glaval Titan II 2006-2011 200620072008200920102011
- Glaval Universal 2006-2011 200620072008200920102011
- Glaval Bus Apollo 2008-2011 2008200920102011
- Glaval Bus Concorde II 2008-2011 2008200920102011
- Glaval Bus Entourage 2008-2011 2008200920102011
Questions about recall 12V011000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2011 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde II and others air conditioner?
Yes. Recall 12V011000, reported on January 13, 2012, covers about 1,407 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V011000?
Glaval 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 january 14, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑348‑7440.
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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