Hydro Flame Corp. | NHTSA Recall #93E004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93E004000 by Hydro Flame Corp.. Includes 6,400 affected units, FURNACE:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Overheating and premature deterioration of the combustion chamber can occur in marginal or poor installations of the furnace. The deterioration is caused when air circulation from the furnace housing is restricted either by a lack of return air circulation or a ducting system which prevents free circulation of the heated air from the furnace.

Corrective Action

Inspect the combustion chamber and test installation of the furnace for specifications. Rewire the overheating limit switch, which cuts the furnace off when the heat exceeds the specified limit and automatically resets the furnace to a configuration which requires the operator to manually reset the furnace.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93E004000

Manufacturer: Hydro Flame Corp.

Report Received Date: 1993-02-12T00:00:00

Subject: Furnace:recreational vehicle

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Overheating and premature deterioration of the combustion chamber can occur in marginal or poor installations of the furnace. The deterioration is caused when air circulation from the furnace housing is restricted either by a lack of return air circulation or a ducting system which prevents free circulation of the heated air from the furnace.

Consequence Summary: If the combustion chamber deterioration is not detectedand corrected, chamber flame can penetrate the chamber and the furnace casing,causing a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Inspect the combustion chamber and test installation of the furnace for specifications. Rewire the overheating limit switch, which cuts the furnace off when the heat exceeds the specified limit and automatically resets the furnace to a configuration which requires the operator to manually reset the furnace.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 93E004000

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Updated At: 1742808662

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