GE Air Conditioner: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 24E071000 · 4,963 units potentially affected · filed Aug 26, 2024
What's wrong
GE Appliances, a Haier Company (GE Appliances) is recalling certain recreational vehicle air conditioners, equipped with a soft start device with part number ICM870-16A-BH5400. Please see the attached 573 recall report for the full list of air conditioner models. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.
Why it matters
An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Vehicle manufacturers will install a new correct ICM Controls ICM870-1A-BH5400 soft start unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact GE customer service at 1-800-772-7262.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E071000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, A Haier Company
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Units affected
- 4,963
- Report received
- Aug 26, 2024
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- GE Air Conditioner 9999