The problem
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.
The risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder May melt and potentially cause a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 12V-044 (12V044000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Turtle Top |
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner |
| Report date | February 2, 2012 |
| Owners notified | March 21, 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 133 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 12V-044 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 133 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.