Recall 12V-044: 2008–2011 Ford Odyssey, 2009 Ford Odyssey LT and 2 more
TURTLE TOP recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 2, 2012, covering about 133 vehicles.
The problem
Turtle top is recalling certain model 2008 through 2011 odyssey, odyssey xl, and odyssey lt vehicles manufactured from february 11, 2008, through october 26, 2011, and built on ford, general motors, and freightliner chassis, equipped with a carrier corporation gen V em-1 evaporator. The em-1 evaporators contain a fuse holder in the motor assembly which due to time, temperature, and/or vibration may cause the fuse to loosen in the fuse holder, resulting in high resistance and arcing.
The risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt and potentially cause a fire.
The fix
Turtle top 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 march 21, 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 | TURTLE TOP |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V044000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Odyssey | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Ford Odyssey LT | 2009 | All years |
| GM Odyssey | 2010 | All years |
| Turtle Top Odyssey XL | 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-044?
Turtle top is recalling certain model 2008 through 2011 odyssey, odyssey xl, and odyssey lt vehicles manufactured from february 11, 2008, through october 26, 2011, and built on ford, general motors, and freightliner chassis, equipped with a carrier corporation gen V em-1 evaporator. The em-1 evaporators contain a fuse holder in the motor assembly which due to time, temperature, and/or vibration may cause the fuse to loosen in the fuse holder, resulting in high resistance and arcing.
How is recall 12V-044 fixed?
Turtle top 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 march 21, 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.