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Recall 11V-227: 2006–2010 Startrans Azure Hybrid, 2006–2010 Startrans Canidate and 9 more

STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 11, 2011, covering about 2,130 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-227
Report date
Apr 11, 2011
Vehicles affected
2,130
Owners notified
Apr 18, 2011

The problem

Startrans is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 transit buses 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.

The risk

If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.

The fix

Startrans 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 april 18, 2011. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or startrans at 1- 877-258-1391.

Notes

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerSTARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V227000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Startrans Azure Hybrid2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Canidate2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Canidate II2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans E-LO2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans President2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Senator2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Senator HD2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Senator II2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Senator Tour Liner2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Sentinel Bus2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Startrans Trolley2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-227?

Startrans is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 transit buses 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.

How is recall 11V-227 fixed?

Startrans 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 april 18, 2011. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or startrans at 1- 877-258-1391.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.