Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Travel Trailers. The Simultaneous Use Of The Microwave Oven And The Cooktop Produces Negative Pressure That Causes The Flames On The Cooktop To Reverse. This Could Result In Damage To The Burner Head, Possibly Resulting In Extinguishing The Flame. If The Flame Is Extinguished, Liquid Propane (Lp) Gas Could Leak Into The Trailer.
Make Of Vehicle
AERO
Model Of Vehicle
AEROLITE
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V013000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
The Presence Of Lp Gas In The Trailer Could Result In Asphyxiation Of Persons Present In The Trailer Or Possibly An Explosion In The Event That The Lp Gas Is Ignited By A Spark.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Drop-In Burner Box Kit Which Will Eliminate The Negative Pressure When The Microwave Oven And The Cooktop Are Used Simultaneously.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aero Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970701
End Of Manufacture
19971031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
780
Date Owners Notified
19980215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aero Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980121