Key Takeaway
EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES/POSSIBLE FIRE by TRANSARCTIC CANADA INC. was recalled on May 27, 2011. What to do: TRANSARCTIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD WHO PURCHASED THE AFFECTED UNITS. TRANSARCTIC IS WORKING WITH THE BUS MANUFACTURERS AND CARRIER AUTHORIZED D...
EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES/POSSIBLE FIRE
Description
TRANSARCTIC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS, PART NUMBERS 77-62112-XX AND 77-62512-XX, STARTING WITH SERIAL NUMBER KNT90890232 TO SERIAL NUMBER NNE91230058, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 2010, CONTAINING A DELPHI PACK-CON III FUSE HOLDER IN AN ALLIED MOTION MOTOR ASSEMBLY. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Injuries / Consequence
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
Remedy
TRANSARCTIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD WHO PURCHASED THE AFFECTED UNITS. TRANSARCTIC IS WORKING WITH THE BUS MANUFACTURERS AND CARRIER AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE BUSES WHICH MAY HAVE HAD THE AFFECTED EM-1 UNIT INSTALLED. CARRIER WILL PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR TRANSARCTIC AT 1-877-265-3247. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR VEHICLE IS AFFECTED, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF VEHICLES PROVIDED TO US BY TRANSARCTIC BY CLICKING ON THE HYPERLINK <a href=http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ACM17222742/RCORRD-11V302-7676.pdf>AFFECTED VEHICLE LIST.</a>
Products Affected
Vehicle
VehiclesCompany Information
TRANSARCTIC CANADA INC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: TRANSARCTIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD WHO PURCHASED THE AFFECTED UNITS. TRANSARCTIC IS WORKING WITH THE BUS MANUFACTURERS AND CARRIER AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE BUSES...
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by NHTSA. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.