Aero Coach, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V063000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V063000 by Aero Coach, Inc.. Includes 878 affected units, AERO COACH/ELECTRICAL WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain travel trailers, the electrical wiring installed in the rear of the refrigerator compartment could contact the top metal fins of the refrigerator condenser coil. the heating coil and fins could reach temperatures that approach the temperature rating of the wiring, and the metal fins have sharp edges that could cut or abrade the sheathing of the wiring.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the refrigerator, add a protective cover to the wiring, and anchor or re-route the wiring away from the refrigerator coil. owner notification began march 24, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact aero coach at 1-574-537-0700.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V063000
Manufacturer: Aero Coach, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-03-19T00:00:00
Subject: Aero coach/electrical wiring
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 878

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain travel trailers, the electrical wiring installed in the rear of the refrigerator compartment could contact the top metal fins of the refrigerator condenser coil. the heating coil and fins could reach temperatures that approach the temperature rating of the wiring, and the metal fins have sharp edges that could cut or abrade the sheathing of the wiring.
Consequence Summary: The movement of the trailer, combined with the normal refrigerator movements and the effect of the heat, could cause the wiring to be abraded, wear through the wire insulation, and cause an electrical short. if such shorting occurred, a fire could result.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the refrigerator, add a protective cover to the wiring, and anchor or re-route the wiring away from the refrigerator coil. owner notification began march 24, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact aero coach at 1-574-537-0700.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xfx8~9cd4-6k62
NHTSA ID: 02V063000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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