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
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
LONDONAIRE
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V167003
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
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19960924
End Of Manufacture
19970731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
19980918