Gen em-1 evaporators/carrier
Defect Summary
Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from august 23, 2006, through february 1, 2008, 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 Consequence
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective Action
Collins 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 november 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or collins at 1- 1-620-662-9000.
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FAQ: Recall 11V502000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V502000?
NHTSA recall 11V502000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on October 14, 2011. It addresses: Gen em-1 evaporators/carrier. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V502000 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.