The problem
Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.
The risk
Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
The fix
Glaval bus will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy. Please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. The safety recall began on october 28, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or glaval bus toll-free at 1-800-450-2211.
Contacts
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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Glaval dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V402000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.