Recall 97E044000: Equipment, Appliance, Air Conditioner
NHTSA recall 97E044000 · announced December 15, 1997 · Transair · 42 units affected
The problem
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ISOLATOR MOUNTS RTC-6 CONDENSER TO RTC-6 CONDENSER MOUNTING RAIL. THERE WAS A MISAPPLICATION OF ISOLATORS USED IN THE MOUNTING OF THE ROOF-TOP CONDENSER.
The risk
ISOLATOR FAILURE CAN COMPROMISE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE CONDENSER TO THE CONDENSER MOUNTING RAILS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ISOLATORS AND REPLACE WITH NEW ISOLATORS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 30, 1997. 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 TRANS/AIR AT 1-800-673-2446.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.