Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E039000 Reported July 18, 2001

Hunter/auxiliary heater

Hunter Manufacturing Co. · N/A · 380 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E039000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
380
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 18, 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.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle could catch fire or emit carbon monoxide,possibly resulting in personal injury, illness, or death.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hunter Manufacturing Co. dealer and reference recall ID 01E039000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E039000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E039000?

NHTSA recall 01E039000 was issued by Hunter Manufacturing Co. on July 18, 2001. It addresses: Hunter/auxiliary heater. The recall affects approximately 380 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hunter Manufacturing Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E039000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.