Recall 94E037000: Equipment, Appliance, Air Conditioner

NHTSA recall 94E037000 · announced December 12, 1994 · Thermo King · 10,000 units affected

The problem

THE SCRIM USED IN PRODUCTION TO SHAPE FILTERS IS FLAMMABLE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. THIS FILTER SCRIM CAN IGNITE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."

What to do

REMOVE AND REPLACE AIR FILTERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER: OTHER PART.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BUS AIR CONDITIONING AIR FILTERS.CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR AND SMOKE CAN FILL THEPASSENGER AREA, RESULTING IN PASSENGER INJURY.NOTE: IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE NONCOMPLIANCEWITHOUT CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT THERMO KING AT 1-612-887-2200. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

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