NHTSA recall campaign
09V440000
ManufacturerFARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLESReported2009-11-09Affected53 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
FARBER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 4 AND OCTOBER 20, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Risk
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
FARBER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY CARRIER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR FARBER AT 1-800-331-3188.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryFarber
- Specialty Vehicle2009