NHTSAGeneral Alert
Carrier Corporation - Diesel Oxidation Catalyst May Overheat
Published: February 9, 2024Recall ID: 24E012000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated DOC can melt the shell, cover, and surrounding parts, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Carrier Corporation (Carrier) is recalling PowerLINE RG15 and UG15 series 24 CARB-compliant generator sets (Models 69RG15-120W-24, 69UG15-050S-24, 69UG15-068S-24, and 69UG15-080S-24). The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) may overheat.
Affected Products
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Diesel Oxidation Catalyst May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24E012000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E012000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Carrier Corporation |
| Defect summary | Carrier Corporation (Carrier) is recalling PowerLINE RG15 and UG15 series 24 CARB-compliant generator sets (Models 69RG15-120W-24, 69UG15-050S-24, 69UG15-068S-24, and 69UG15-080S-24). The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) may overheat. |
| Completion rate | 99.74 |
| Corrective action | Owners of vehicles that are equipped with these generator sets are advised not to operate these vehicles until root-cause investigation is complete. Dealers will install a safety circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2024. Owners may contact Carrier Corporation customer service at 1-800-668-6283. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated DOC can melt the shell, cover, and surrounding parts, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 1945 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |