Evaporator assemblies/possible fire/carrier
Defect Summary
Kingmor supply inc. (kingmor) is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2012 ic re, fe, and ce school buses equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units (em-1) manufactured from january 1, 2006 through december 2010, containing a delphi pack-con iii fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly; em-1 unit part numbers 77-62112-xx and 77-62512-xx, starting with serial number knt90890232 to serial number nne91230058, 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 may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Corrective Action
Kingmor 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 february 21, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or kingmor at 1-540-433-0073.
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FAQ: Recall 11V581000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V581000?
NHTSA recall 11V581000 was issued by Kingmor Supply, Inc. on December 8, 2011. It addresses: Evaporator assemblies/possible fire/carrier. The recall affects approximately 850 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kingmor Supply, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V581000 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.