Aero Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V013000 by Aero Manufacturing, Inc.. Includes 780 affected units, AERO/FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: travel trailers. the simultaneous use of the microwave oven and the cooktop produces negative pressure that causes the flames on the cooktop to reverse. this could result in damage to the burner head, possibly resulting in extinguishing the flame. if the flame is extinguished, liquid propane (lp) gas could leak into the trailer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a drop-in burner box kit which will eliminate the negative pressure when the microwave oven and the cooktop are used simultaneously.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V013000

Manufacturer: Aero Manufacturing, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-01-21T00:00:00

Subject: Aero/fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 780

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: travel trailers. the simultaneous use of the microwave oven and the cooktop produces negative pressure that causes the flames on the cooktop to reverse. this could result in damage to the burner head, possibly resulting in extinguishing the flame. if the flame is extinguished, liquid propane (lp) gas could leak into the trailer.

Consequence Summary: The presence of lp gas in the trailer could result in asphyxiation of persons present in the trailer or possibly an explosion in the event that the lp gas is ignited by a spark.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a drop-in burner box kit which will eliminate the negative pressure when the microwave oven and the cooktop are used simultaneously.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V013000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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