Defect Description For Recall
Carrier Is Recalling 15 My 2008 New Flyer Ge41Lrf Transit Buses Built On New Flyer Chassis, Equipped With Avantac Air Conditioning And Registered In The City Of Montebello, California. There Is A Failure Of An Internal Component In The Inverter That Can Potentially Create An Electric Shock Hazard If The Following Conditions Exist: There Is A Failure Of An Internal Component In The Inverter; The Shore Power Feature Is Engaged And The 460V Shore Power Lead (Land ConneCTIon) Has A Compromised Ground ConneCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
GE41LRF
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V070000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
Electrical Shock And Personal Injuries Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Carrier Notified The City Of Montebello Verbally On February 6, 2008 And In Writing On February 19, 2008. Carrier Provided Installation Procedures And Lock-Out/Tag-Out Devices On Each Shore Power Plug. The Lock Out Device Is A Physical Barrier To Use Of The Shore Power Feature And Eliminates The Potential Safety Hazard. Carrier Is In The Process Of Developing A Permanent Remedy To Address This Potential Safety Hazard. The Recall Began March 20, 2009. Owners May Contact Carrier At 860-830-5948.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Carrier Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
20090320
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090304