Recall 05E021000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 05E021000 · announced March 14, 2005 · Carrier · 839 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN CARRIER AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING BRACKET KITS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1, 2004, P/N 86-62400-00. THESE KITS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES. THE WELDMENT CAN BREAK OR FALL OFF.

The risk

IF THE WELDMENT BREAKS OR FALLS OFF, THE CARRIER SUPPLIED COMPRESSOR AND FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT VACUUM PUMP COULD SHIFT CAUSING THE MISALIGNMENT AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE DRIVE BELT WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THE LOSS OF THE PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

CARRIER WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT THE WELDMENTS FOR CRACKING AND REPLACE THE WELDMENT AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-450-2211.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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