NHTSA Recall 12V044000: Air conditioner (equipment)
TURTLE TOP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V044000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | February 2, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt and potentially cause a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 12V044000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Odyssey | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Ford Odyssey LT | 2009 |
| Gm Odyssey | 2010 |
| Turtle Top Odyssey XL | 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.