4
vehicle recalls since 1974
Carrier has had 4 vehicle recalls since 1974, covering 1,915 vehicles as reported. There were no Carrier recalls in 2025. The Carrier EM-1 has the most recalls (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
4
Since 1974
Units affected
1,915
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Carrier vehicle recalls each year since 1974, and the vehicles they covered
Carrier models
5 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EM-1 | 2 | 1,753 | 0 | - |
| Dempster | 1 | 82 | 0 | - |
| DP6031C | 1 | 80 | 0 | - |
| DP6038C | 1 | 80 | 0 | - |
| DP6041C | 1 | 80 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Carrier recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Carrier recalls by component
- Equipment2 · 1,753 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 82 units
- Structure1 · 80 units
Latest Carrier recalls
The newest of 4. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2012 | Carrier EM-1: EquipmentNo. 12V179000 | Fire | 231 |
| May 27, 2011 | Carrier EM-1: EquipmentNo. 11V302000 | Fire | 1,522 |
| Apr 25, 1978 | Carrier Dempster (1976-1977): Service brakes, airNo. 78V093000 | Other or not stated | 82 |
| Sep 5, 1974 | Carrier DP6031C, DP6038C, DP6041C (1972-1973): StructureNo. 74V144000 | Other or not stated | 80 |
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Questions and answers
Which Carrier models have the most recalls?
The EM-1 (2), the Dempster (1) and the DP6031C (1) have the most recalls since 1974. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Carrier recall problem?
Equipment: 2 of the 4 Carrier recalls, followed by service brakes, air (1).
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Carrier?
No Carrier recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.