Safety Recall NHTSA · 82E013000 Reported June 1, 1982

Air conditioner:motor:fan

Ara Manufacturing Company · Equipment · 2,021 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82E013000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
2,021
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 1, 1982

Defect Summary

There is a possible defect in the blower assembly and the electrical wiring in the blower of the air conditioning unit. A short circuit may occur in the blower assembly.

Corrective Action

The dealer will provide a retro-fit kit for use in removing the electrical resistor in the air conditioning unit, and will replace it with a new fused resistor. This fused resistor will be relocated and fitted with a metal bracket free of charge.

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 Ara Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 82E013000 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 82E013000

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

What is recall 82E013000?

NHTSA recall 82E013000 was issued by Ara Manufacturing Company on June 1, 1982. It addresses: Air conditioner:motor:fan. The recall affects approximately 2,021 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ara Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82E013000 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.