CARRIER IS RECALLING CERTAIN K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSER ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 77-62198-00, 77-62198-98, AND 77-62198-99, PRODUCED AFTER MAY 2008, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS BUSES. THESE K410 UNITS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CURRENT PROTECTION. ONE OR MORE OF THE FANS MAY FAIL CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE FAN’S WIRES.
Carrier Corporation – ROOFTOP CONDENSER ASSEMBLIES/OVERHEATS
| Report Received Date | 09/24/2009 |
| NHTSA ID | 09E055000 |
| Consequence Summary | OVERHEATING OF THE CONDENSER UNIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONERS AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. CARRIER IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURES TO IDENTIFY BUSES THAT MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECT. THE AFFECTED BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CARRIER AT 1-800-673-2431. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 580 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=09E055000) |
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