1993-1998 Newell Motor Home recall: furnace
Newell Coach Corp. reported this safety recall on September 1, 1998. It covers about 119 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 119
- reported
- Sep 1, 1998
- owners notified
- Jul 30, 1998
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- 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 number 98V167007
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 98V167007
Is there a recall on the 1993-1998 Newell Motor Home furnace?
Yes. Recall 98V167007, reported on September 1, 1998, covers about 119 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V167007?
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.
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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