Key Takeaway

HUNTER/AUXILIARY HEATER by HUNTER MANUFACTURING CO. was recalled on July 31, 2001. What to do: HUNTER WILL NOTIFY ITS DISTRIBUTORS AND CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE AUXILIARY HEATER REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION B...

NHTSA Ongoing

HUNTER/AUXILIARY HEATER

Recalled: July 31, 2001 ~380 units affected 01E039

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FALCONAIRE PH20-30A AUXILIARY HEATERS USED PRIMARILY AS CARGO HEATERS IN BEVERAGE TRUCKS AND IN OFF-ROAD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. THESE HEATERS WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1999 AND APRIL 2001. THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN CORRODE DURING HEAVY USE WHICH CAN LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE OR EMISSION OF CARBON MONOXIDE.

Injuries / Consequence

THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE OR EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.

Remedy

HUNTER WILL NOTIFY ITS DISTRIBUTORS AND CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE AUXILIARY HEATER REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HUNTER MANUFACTURING AT 440-248-6111.

Products Affected

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Company Information

HUNTER MANUFACTURING CO.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: HUNTER WILL NOTIFY ITS DISTRIBUTORS AND CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE AUXILIARY HEATER REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEH...

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