CARRIER BRACKET 9999: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05E021000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CARRIER | BRACKET | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-22 | 2005-03-14 | 2005-03-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Carrier Corporation
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 839
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
