CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES HAD A WATER LINE INSTALLED TO THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM
— Recall Campaign #04V224000
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES HAD A WATER LINE (THERMOID VALUE-FLEX/GS) INSTALLED TO THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM UNIT ("AQUA HOT") WHEN A FUEL LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 35 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V224000
| Manufacturer: | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 10, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V224000 |
| Units affected: | 35 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES HAD A WATER LINE (THERMOID VALUE-FLEX/GS) INSTALLED TO THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM UNIT ("AQUA HOT") WHEN A FUEL LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED.
- Consequeces:
- THE INCORRECT LINE MAY ALLOW SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND VAPORS INTO THE BAY AREA OF THE MOTOR HOME, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT WATER LINE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY OR JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-498-9478.
- Notes:
- MONACO RECALL NO. R04010.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION' S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT (888) 327-4236.