DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2011-02-17DescriptionDiamond coach is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 buses manufactured from january 1, 2006 through december 31, 2010, 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.
ConsequenceIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Corrective ActionDiamond coach 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 february 24, 2011. Owners may contact carrier hotline at 1-800-793-4741.
NotesDiamond safety recall no. Car-11-1.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov .