Vehicle Systems, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98E011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E011000 by Vehicle Systems, Inc.. Includes 1,938 affected units, VEHICLE SYSTEMS/HEATING SYSTEM, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the insulation material from beneath the heating system as well as from behind the control thermostat and heating element access covers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E011000
Manufacturer: Vehicle Systems, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1998-04-23T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle systems/heating system
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,938

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: This condition can result in a fire in the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the insulation material from beneath the heating system as well as from behind the control thermostat and heating element access covers.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 98E011000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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