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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V131📅 Mar 1, 2011

2005–2011 Ford E-350 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Braun is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 paratransit vans built on ford E-350 chassis from april 27, 2005, through july 29, 2010, equipped with carrier genv EM-1 evaporator units (EM-1) manufactured from january 1, 2006 through december 2010, containing a delphi pack-con III fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly; EM-1 unit part numbers 77-62112-XX and 77-62512-XX, starting with serial number KNT90890232 to serial number NNE91230058. 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 may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.

🔧 The fix

Braun will notify owners and instruct them to contact either carrier or a braun dealer to obtain the free remedy. The safety recall began on march 17, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or braun at 1-800-THE-LIFT (1-800-843-5438).

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V131000
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
185
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Owner phone
1-800-793-4741
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 17, 2011
Built
Apr 27, 2005 – Jul 29, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V131 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V131?

2005–2011 Ford E-350. 185 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-793-4741.