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Carrier Equipment recall
Recalled March 14, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E021000 · Carrier
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
839 units
Description
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.
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.
Product
Carrier BRACKET
Manufacturer(s)
Carrier Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →