NHTSA recall 09E053000 · Equipment
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
The defect
Carrier IS recalling certain airv ceiling assemblies manufactured between 2007 and 2009, p/nos 99-00469-11, 99-00469-02, and 99-00469-17, sold to be installed as original equipment on various recreational vehicles and also sold as aftermarket equipment. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
The risk
This defect could result in a fire.
The remedy
Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included the affected airv ceiling assemblies as original equipment. carrier will notify the owners who purchased the assemblies as aftermarket equipment. the airv units will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or carrie at 1-800-450-2211.