Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V011000 Reported January 13, 2012

Evaporators

Q: What is recall 12V011000?

NHTSA recall 12V011000 was issued by Glaval Bus on January 13, 2012. It addresses: Evaporators. The recall affects approximately 1,407 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Glaval Bus · Equipment · 1,407 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V011000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Glaval Bus

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

1,407

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 13, 2012

Completion Rate

20.11

Defect Summary

Glaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, and freightliner chassis and 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

Glaval 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 january 14, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Glaval Bus dealer and reference recall ID 12V011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V011000

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

What is recall 12V011000?

NHTSA recall 12V011000 was issued by Glaval Bus on January 13, 2012. It addresses: Evaporators. The recall affects approximately 1,407 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Glaval Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V011000 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.