Vehicle recall 11V243000 · April 19, 2011
Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite and 2 more models
Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and transtech buses manufactured from January 2006, through March 2011 and 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.
- Consequence
- If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
- Remedy
- Carrier will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. (see carrier's recall campaign 11E-003.) the safety recall began on April 29, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V243000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 19, 2011
- Filed by
- ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Owner notification
- April 29, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,333
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
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