Key Takeaway

AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES/HEATER ELEMENT by CARRIER CORPORATION was recalled on September 2, 2009. What to do: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THE AFFECTED AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES AS ORIGINAL...

NHTSA Ongoing

AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES/HEATER ELEMENT

Recalled: September 2, 2009 ~16,000 units affected 09E053

Description

CARRIER IS RECALLING CERTAIN AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2007 AND 2009, P/NOS 99-00469-11, 99-00469-02, AND 99-00469-17, SOLD TO BE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND ALSO SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.

Injuries / Consequence

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THE AFFECTED AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. CARRIER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE ASSEMBLIES AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. THE AIRV UNITS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CARRIE AT 1-800-450-2211.

Products Affected

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Company Information

CARRIER CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recall still active?

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How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THE AFFECTED AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. CARRIER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS WHO PU...

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