Ford Odyssey, Odyssey LT; GM Odyssey; Turtle TOP Odyssey XL (2008-2011): Equipment
Recall 12V044000 · Feb 2, 2012 · Turtle Top
133
vehicles affected
133
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V044000
- Date
- Feb 2, 2012
- Maker
- Turtle Top
- Units affected
- 133
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Appliance > Air conditioner
- Model years
- 2008-2011
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Odyssey | 2008-2011 |
| Ford | Odyssey LT | 2009 |
| GM | Odyssey | 2010 |
| Turtle Top | Odyssey XL | 2008-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V044000?
4 models: Ford Odyssey (2008-2011), Ford Odyssey LT (2009), GM Odyssey (2010) and 1 more, about 133 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V044000?
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.
What can happen?
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.