Recall 01E039000: Unknown Or Other

NHTSA recall 01E039000 · announced July 18, 2001 · Hunter · 380 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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 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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.