Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E055000 Reported September 24, 2009

Rooftop condenser assemblies/overheats

Carrier Corporation · Equipment · 580 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
580
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 24, 2009

Defect Summary

Carrier is recalling certain k410 rooftop condenser assemblies, p/nos. 77-62198-00, 77-62198-98, and 77-62198-99, produced after may 2008, sold and installed as original equipment on various buses. these k410 units may have inadequate electrical current protection. one or more of the fans may fail causing overheating of the fan's wires.

Safety Consequence

Overheating of the condenser unit could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these rooftop air conditioners as original equipment. carrier is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify buses that may contain the defect. the affected buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on october 18, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or carrier at 1-800-673-2431.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Carrier Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 09E055000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09E055000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09E055000?

NHTSA recall 09E055000 was issued by Carrier Corporation on September 24, 2009. It addresses: Rooftop condenser assemblies/overheats. The recall affects approximately 580 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carrier Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E055000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.