Recall 12V003 affects 125 2006-2010 Elkhart Eci and Ecii vehicles for a loose Carrier evaporator fuse. Repair is free through Elkhart.
Elkhart is recalling 125 2006-2010 Eci and Ecii vehicles equipped with Carrier GenV EM-1 evaporator units because heat, vibration, and age can loosen a fuse in its holder. High resistance and arcing can melt the fuse holder and lead to flame, smoke, or fire; the Elkhart dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Carrier GenV EM-1 evaporator unit is part of the air-conditioning equipment on the 2006-2010 Elkhart Eci and Ecii. It helps cool air for the vehicle, and its electrical circuit uses a fuse holder to keep the fuse seated so current flows through the protected path.
On affected vehicles, time, temperature, and vibration can loosen the fuse inside that holder. A loose fuse creates high electrical resistance, which means the connection does not carry current cleanly. That poor contact can produce arcing, an electrical spark across the gap, inside the fuse holder.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall information does not identify a light, sound, smell, or air-conditioning symptom that appears before the fuse connection fails, so the VIN and equipment details decide whether the recall applies.
Who's affected?
Covers both Eci and Ecii across the 2006-2010 model years; each listed bus uses the air conditioner component in this recall.
| 2008 Elkhart Eci | Air conditioner |
|---|---|
| 2009 Elkhart Eci | Air conditioner |
| 2007 Elkhart Ecii | Air conditioner |
| 2007 Elkhart Eci | Air conditioner |
| 2006 Elkhart Eci | Air conditioner |
| 2010 Elkhart Ecii | Air conditioner |
| 2008 Elkhart Ecii | Air conditioner |
| 2006 Elkhart Ecii | Air conditioner |
| 2009 Elkhart Ecii | Air conditioner |
| 2010 Elkhart Eci | Air conditioner |
| Units affected | 125 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 12V003 describes arcing in the fuse holder that can melt the holder and bring flame, smoke, or fire. Keep occupants away from any smoke or flame and contact an Elkhart dealer for recall repair instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Elkhart dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Elkhart Eci or Ecii is included in this recall.
- Use the Elkhart owner notice that began January 5, 2012, before ordering the free Carrier retrofit kit.
- Contact an Elkhart service location or Carrier for the retrofit kit that secures the Carrier EM-1 evaporator fuse holder and addresses arcing and fire risk.
- Reference recall number 12V003 when you call, and ask what repair instructions the shop needs before the visit.
- Bring any recall notice, repair instructions, and retrofit-kit paperwork to the appointment.
What happens at the repair
The available source says Elkhart notified owners with instructions for obtaining the Carrier retrofit kit and repair instructions. Once the dealer repair is available, an Elkhart technician follows the Carrier instructions to install the retrofit kit for the GENV EM-1 evaporator unit fuse holder concern. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Owners can contact Carrier at 1-800-348-7440 for kit information tied to recall 12V003.
Timeline
| January 5, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V003?
Recall 12V003 covers 125 2006-2010 Elkhart Eci and Ecii vehicles equipped with Carrier GenV EM-1 evaporator units. The fuse can loosen in the fuse holder, causing high resistance and arcing. Elkhart's remedy provides a Carrier retrofit kit and repair instructions at no charge.
What should I do if my 2006-2010 Elkhart Eci or Ecii is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V003. If it is, contact an Elkhart service provider and reference recall number 12V003. The remedy uses a Carrier retrofit kit, and the service is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Elkhart's remedy says the Carrier retrofit kit service is performed free of charge. Ask the Elkhart service provider to confirm the kit and repair instructions before the appointment, and reference recall number 12V003 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If arcing occurs at the loosened fuse or fuse holder, the fuse holder can melt and be accompanied by flame, smoke, and potential fire. Recall 12V003 addresses that risk with a free Carrier retrofit kit service.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on January 5, 2012. Because that date has passed, owners should treat the remedy as already opened and confirm VIN eligibility before arranging the free Carrier retrofit kit service through an Elkhart service provider.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V003000 |
|---|---|
| Elkhart customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V003 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V003000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →