Evaporator assemblies/possible fire
Defect Summary
Turtle top is recalling certain model 2008 through 2011 odyssey, odyssey xl, and odyssey lt vehicles manufactured from february 11, 2008, through october 26, 2011, and built on ford, general motors, and freightliner chassis, equipped with a carrier corporation gen v em-1 evaporator. the em-1 evaporators contain a fuse holder in the motor assembly which due to time, temperature, and/or vibration may cause the fuse to loosen in the fuse holder, resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Safety Consequence
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt and potentially cause a fire.
Corrective Action
Turtle top 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 march 21, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
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FAQ: Recall 12V044000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V044000?
NHTSA recall 12V044000 was issued by Turtle Top on February 2, 2012. It addresses: Evaporator assemblies/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 133 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V044000 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.