Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes Equipped With Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, Model 431-3 Zone With Engine Loop. Fiberglass Insulating Material Located Under The Burner Head On The Floor Of The Heater Enclosure, Can Become Soaked With FluIDS (Ethylene Glycol And/Or Diesel Fuel).
Make Of Vehicle
MARATHON
Model Of Vehicle
MOTORHOME
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
98V167010
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace
Effect Of Defect
If An Electrical Short Occurs, A Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
Vehicle Systems Inc. Will Conduct The Owner Notification For This Campaign. Dealers Will Remove The Insulation From Beneath The Diesel Heating Unit As Well As From Behind The Control Thermostat And Air-Conditioning Heating Element Access Covers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Marathon Coach
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7
Date Owners Notified
19980819
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Marathon Coach, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980831