Recall 12V044 affects 133 2008-2011 Ford Odyssey vehicles for an evaporator fuse-holder fire risk. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 133 2008-2011 Odyssey, Odyssey Xl, and Odyssey Lt vehicles because the fuse holder in the Carrier Gen V EM-1 evaporator motor assembly can loosen, create high resistance, and arc. Enough arcing can melt the fuse holder and lead to a fire; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The air-conditioning evaporator on the 2008-2011 Ford Odyssey Lt, Odyssey Xl, and Odyssey vehicles is part of the Carrier Corporation GEN V EM-1 cooling system. The evaporator helps chill cabin air as the blower motor moves air across the air-conditioning unit. A fuse holder in the motor assembly protects that electrical circuit.
In affected vehicles, time, heat, and vibration can loosen the fuse inside its holder. A loose fuse does not make clean contact, so electricity meets higher resistance at that point. That resistance creates heat and electrical arcing inside the motor assembly instead of a steady, protected connection.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not given a specific smell, noise, light, or air-conditioning symptom in the recall information before the fuse holder problem occurs.
Who's affected?
Spans Odyssey Lt, Odyssey Xl, and Odyssey buses across the 2008-2011 model years, all involving the air conditioner.
| 2009 Ford Odyssey Lt | Air conditioner |
|---|---|
| 2009 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl | Air conditioner |
| 2010 GM Odyssey | Air conditioner |
| 2009 Ford Odyssey | Air conditioner |
| 2010 Ford Odyssey | Air conditioner |
| 2008 Ford Odyssey | Air conditioner |
| 2011 Ford Odyssey | Air conditioner |
| 2008 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl | Air conditioner |
| 2010 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl | Air conditioner |
| 2011 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl | Air conditioner |
| Units affected | 133 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Electrical arcing at the fuse holder can melt the holder and lead to a fire. Schedule the recall repair soon, and stop using affected electrical equipment if you notice heat, smoke, or electrical problems. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Ford Odyssey Lt, Odyssey Xl, or Odyssey vehicle is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice mailed after March 21, 2012, to get the free Carrier retrofit kit and repair instructions.
- Contact Carrier at 1-800-348-7440 if you need the retrofit kit, and reference recall number 12V044 when you call.
- Schedule the free Carrier Gen V EM-1 evaporator retrofit that fixes the loose fuse holder and arcing risk.
- Avoid using the air conditioner until the retrofit is complete if you notice heat, odor, or electrical problems near the evaporator area.
What happens at the repair
The repair path is a retrofit kit from Carrier with repair instructions from Turtle Top. At the Ford dealer, a Ford technician installs the retrofit kit on the Carrier Gen V EM-1 evaporator motor assembly, following Carrier's instructions. Parts and labor are free under the recall once the repair is available. The notice says the safety recall began on March 21, 2012, so ask the service desk to confirm kit availability before bringing in the vehicle.
Timeline
| February 2, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V044?
Recall 12V044 covers 133 2008-2011 Ford Odyssey Lt, Odyssey Xl, and Odyssey vehicles with a Carrier Gen V EM-1 evaporator fuse holder that can loosen, arc, melt, and lead to a fire. The retrofit service is free.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Ford Odyssey Lt, Odyssey Xl, or Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V044. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 12V044. Carrier also provided retrofit kit support at 1-800-348-7440. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost, and the remedy for recall 12V044 says the Carrier evaporator retrofit service is performed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In the affected Carrier Gen V EM-1 evaporator, the fuse can loosen inside the holder, create high resistance, and arc. If enough arcing occurs, the fuse holder can melt and start a fire.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on March 21, 2012. If your VIN is included and the retrofit has not been completed, contact a franchised Ford dealer with recall number 12V044 so the free repair path can be confirmed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V044000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V044 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V044000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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