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Safety recall · 09V456000

Equipment: air conditioner Chevrolet, Ford, Freightliner recall

CUES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 19, 2009. It covers about 269 vehicles across 23 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
09V456000
Reported
Nov 19, 2009
Vehicles
269
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis 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.

The risk

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix

Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.

Contacts

Owners 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, Ford, Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V456000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 09V456000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CUES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 09V456000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 09V456000 announced?

CUES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on November 19, 2009. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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