NHTSA recall campaign
09V408000
ManufacturerELKHART COACHReported2009-10-16Affected5 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ELKHART COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSERS. INADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FANS IN THE K410 CONDENSER MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE FAN'S WIRES.
Risk
OVERHEATING OF THE CONDENSER UNIT WIRES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
ELKHART COACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CARRIER DEALER TO OBTAIN THE REMEDY. PLEASE ALSO SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-055. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-673-2431.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →