9999 HUNTER AUXILIARY HEATER Recall

Campaign:

01E039000 on 07/30/2001

Component:

Unknown or other

Manufactured:

08/31/1999 - 04/29/2001

Affected:

380

Defect:

Equipment description: falconaire ph20-30a auxiliary heaters used primarily as cargo heaters in beverage trucks and in off-road construction equipment. these heaters were manufactured between september 1999 and april 2001. the heat exchanger can corrode during heavy use which can lead to a possible fire or emission of carbon monoxide.

Consequence:

The vehicle could catch fire or emit carbon monoxide,possibly resulting in personal injury, illness, or death.

Correction:

Hunter will notify its distributors and customers to have the auxiliary heater replaced with a redesigned heater free of charge. owner notification began september 5, 2001. 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 hunter manufacturing at 440-248-6111.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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