Falconaire Ph20-30a Recalls

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July 31st, 2001

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01E039000
Manufacturer: HUNTER MANUFACTURING CO.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: September 5th, 2001

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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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