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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V044📅 Feb 8, 2012

2008–2011 Ford Odyssey & 2008–2011 Turtle Top Odyssey XL + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
12V044000
Manufacturer
TURTLE TOP
Vehicles affected
133
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Owner phone
1-800-348-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 21, 2012
Built
Feb 11, 2008 – Oct 26, 2011
Recall started by
ODI
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 12V044 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 12V044?

2008–2011 Ford Odyssey & 2008–2011 Turtle Top Odyssey XL + 2 more. 133 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 1-800-348-7440.