Recall 12V-011: 2006–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2006–2007 Glaval Concorde II and 9 more
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 13, 2012, covering about 1,407 vehicles.
The problem
Glaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, and freightliner chassis 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
Glaval 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 january 14, 2012. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
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 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V011000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Apollo | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Concorde II | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Entourage | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Primetime | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Glaval Sport | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Glaval Titan | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Glaval Titan II | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Glaval Universal | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Apollo | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 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 12V-011?
Glaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, and freightliner chassis 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 12V-011 fixed?
Glaval 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 january 14, 2012. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
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.