Vehicle recall 09V440000 · November 9, 2009
2009 Farber Specialty Vehicle
The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Farber is recalling certain model year commercial specialty vehicles manufactured between March 4 and October 20, 2009, 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.
- Consequence
- This defect could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Farber will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The repairs will be performed by carrier. The safety recall began on November 17, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or farber at 1-800-331-3188.
- Notes
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V440000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 2009
- Filed by
- FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES
- Owner notification
- November 17, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 53
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Farber Specialty Vehicle (2009): 2009
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