The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V227000·Announced 2011-04-11

Startrans Recalls 2006-2010 Buses Due to Air Conditioner Fire Risk

Startrans is recalling 2,130 model year 2006-2010 buses because a loose fuse in the air conditioning unit may cause arcing and a vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects leading to severe hazards, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Startrans Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 transit buses, including the Senator, Canidate II, Canidate, and Azure Hybrid models. The recall involves 2,130 vehicles equipped with Carrier GENV EM-1 evaporator units.

The defect involves a fuse that may loosen in the fuse holder due to time, temperature, and/or vibration. This loosening can result in high resistance and arcing. If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.

Startrans will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain a retrofit kit from Carrier, along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 18, 2011. Owners may contact Carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or Startrans at 1-877-258-1391.

The recalled product

Product
STARTRANS SENATOR, CANIDATE II, CANIDATE, AZURE HYBRID
Brand
STARTRANS
Manufacturer
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2,130

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (11)

  • SENATOR
  • CANIDATE II
  • CANIDATE
  • AZURE HYBRID
  • SENTINEL BUS
  • SENATOR HD
  • PRESIDENT
  • E-LO
  • SENATOR TOUR LINER
  • SENATOR II
  • TROLLEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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