Recall 09V070000: Carrier corporation

Report received

Mar 4, 2009

Manufacturer

Carrier corporation

Potentially affected

15vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Carrier is recalling 15 my 2008 new flyer ge41lrf transit buses built on new flyer chassis, equipped with avantac air conditioning and registered in the city of montebello, california. There is a failure of an internal component in the inverter that can potentially create an electric shock hazard if the following conditions exist: there is a failure of an internal component in the inverter; the shore power feature is engaged and the 460v shore power lead (land connection) has a compromised ground connection.

Possible consequence

Electrical shock and personal injuries could occur.

Remedy

Carrier notified the city of montebello verbally on february 6, 2008 and in writing on february 19, 2008. Carrier provided installation procedures and lock-out/tag-out devices on each shore power plug. The lock out device is a physical barrier to use of the shore power feature and eliminates the potential safety hazard. Carrier is in the process of developing a permanent remedy to address this potential safety hazard. The recall began march 20, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 860-830-5948.