Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

01E039000

ManufacturerHUNTER MANUFACTURING CO.Reported2001-07-18Affected380 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Risk

THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE OR EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.