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2004-2006 Featherlite H3-45 and Featherlite XL-II recall: water heater

Featherlite, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 14, 2005. It covers about 110 vehicles.

vehicles affected
110
reported
Jun 14, 2005
owners notified
Jun 21, 2005

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

What is wrong
On certain motor homes built on prevost bus chassis and 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
Featherlite is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on june 21, 2005. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or featherlite at 888‑826‑8273.

Recall number 05V280000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V280000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Featherlite H3-45 and Featherlite XL-II water heater?

Yes. Recall 05V280000, reported on June 14, 2005, covers about 110 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V280000?

Featherlite is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on june 21, 2005. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or featherlite at 888‑826‑8273.

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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