NHTSA Recall 11V243000: Air conditioner (equipment)
ELDORADO NATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,333 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Eldorado Aero Elite.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V243000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | April 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V243000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.