Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E053000 Reported September 2, 2009

Airv ceiling assemblies/heater element

Carrier Corporation · Equipment · 16,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E053000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
16,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 2, 2009

Defect Summary

Carrier is recalling certain airv ceiling assemblies manufactured between 2007 and 2009, p/nos 99-00469-11, 99-00469-02, and 99-00469-17, sold to be installed as original equipment on various recreational vehicles and also sold as aftermarket equipment. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Safety Consequence

This defect could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included the affected airv ceiling assemblies as original equipment. carrier will notify the owners who purchased the assemblies as aftermarket equipment. the airv units will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or carrie at 1-800-450-2211.

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 Carrier Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 09E053000 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 09E053000

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

What is recall 09E053000?

NHTSA recall 09E053000 was issued by Carrier Corporation on September 2, 2009. It addresses: Airv ceiling assemblies/heater element. The recall affects approximately 16,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carrier Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E053000 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.