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2003-2005 Newell Motor Home recall: water heater

Newell Coach Corp. reported this safety recall on May 27, 2005. It covers about 71 vehicles.

vehicles affected
71
reported
May 27, 2005

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater

What is wrong
On certain motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Remedy
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or newell at 1‑918‑542‑3344.

Recall number 05V242000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V242000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Newell Motor Home water heater?

Yes. Recall 05V242000, reported on May 27, 2005, covers about 71 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V242000?

Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or newell at 1‑918‑542‑3344.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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