GE Air Conditioner (GE) – Soft Start Device Risk (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
GE AIR CONDITIONER
Brand
GE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
GE Appliances, a Haier Company is recalling certain GE AIR CONDITIONER equipment due to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer issues. An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026