- The problem
- Startrans is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 transit buses 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
- Startrans 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 april 18, 2011. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or startrans at 1- 877-258-1391.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Startrans Canidate Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Startrans Canidate have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2011 for the air conditioner.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Canidate year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Startrans Canidate recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2008 Startrans Canidate yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Startrans Canidate: every year compared
All Canidate yearsQuestions about the 2008 Startrans Canidate
Does the 2008 Startrans Canidate have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Startrans Canidate: air conditioner (April 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Startrans Canidate had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Startrans Canidate a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Startrans Canidate year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Startrans Canidate has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data