Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Heating Systems Used On Motor Homes. The Fiberglass Insulating Material Located Under The Burner Head On The Floor Of The Aqua-Hot Heating System Enclosure As Well As On The Back Side Of The Access Doors For The Electric Heating Element And Thermostats Can Become Soaked With FluIDS (Ethylene Glycol And/Or Diesel Fuel), Increasing The Risk Of An Electrical Short.
Make Of Vehicle
AQUA HOT
Model Of Vehicle
411
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
98E011000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Result In A Fire In The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Insulation Material From Beneath The Heating System As Well As From Behind The Control Thermostat And Heating Element Access Covers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vehicle Systems, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960214
End Of Manufacture
19970516
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1938
Date Owners Notified
19980430
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Vehicle Systems, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980423