NHTSAGeneral Alert
Carrier Corporation - APU Terminal Block May Short and Cause Fire
Published: April 25, 2025Recall ID: 25E028000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Carrier Corporation (Carrier) is recalling certain Aspen Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) models Aspen-INT, Aspen-STA, and Aspen-PWR. The APU positive terminal block may have corrosion, resulting in a short circuit.
Affected Products
APU Terminal Block May Short and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | APU Terminal Block May Short and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25E028000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E028000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Carrier Corporation |
| Defect summary | Carrier Corporation (Carrier) is recalling certain Aspen Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) models Aspen-INT, Aspen-STA, and Aspen-PWR. The APU positive terminal block may have corrosion, resulting in a short circuit. |
| Completion rate | 79.28 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will remove the terminal block permanently and repair the wires, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use the APU until the remedy is performed. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact Carrier customer service at 1-800-448-1661. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | To be determined |
| Potentially affected | 4661 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |