StructureRecall 74V-144 · Carrier vehicles

CARRIER CORPORATION recall 74V-144 covers 80 Carrier vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 1974.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected803 models
ReportedSep 5, 1974Owners notified Aug 30, 1974
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

CARRIER CORPORATION CAMPAIGN NO N/A.MOUNTED ON GASOLINE POWERED CHASSIS.BUILT 7-24-72 THRU 9-26-73.POSSIBILITY THAT WELDS ON THE GUSSETS ATTACHINGTHE CYLINDER MOUNTING BEAM TO THE BODY ARE DEFECTIVE.THESE DEFECTIVE WELDSCOULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ATTACHMENT, WITH POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE OIL TANK ORHYDRAULIC HOSES.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT FIELDKIT).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.