Recall 11V-243: 2007–2011 Eldorado Aero Elite, 2007–2011 Eldorado Aerolite and 2 more
ELDORADO NATIONAL recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 19, 2011, covering about 4,333 vehicles.
The problem
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and transtech buses manufactured from january 2006, through march 2011 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.
The risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
The fix
Carrier will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741.
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
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V243000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All 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-243?
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and transtech buses manufactured from january 2006, through march 2011 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.
How is recall 11V-243 fixed?
Carrier will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741.
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.