Foretravel, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V167001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V167001 by Foretravel, Inc.. Includes 177 affected units, FORETRAVEL/HEATING SYSTEM, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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).

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V167001
Manufacturer: Foretravel, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1998-07-20T00:00:00
Subject: Foretravel/heating system
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 177

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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).
Consequence Summary: If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-8gtq-69pa_a5kq
NHTSA ID: 98V167001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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