CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS MAY HAVE INCORRECT WIRING TO THE WATER HEATER
— Recall Campaign #07V330000
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS MAY HAVE INCORRECT WIRING TO THE WATER HEATER. IF THE WIRING IS INCORRECT, THE GAS VALVE ON THE WATER HEATER COULD OPEN AND ALLOW LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS INTO THE BURNER TUBE WHEN THE ELECTRIC SWITCH IS TURNED ON.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 596 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V330000
| Manufacturer: | Keystone RV Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 20, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V330000 |
| Units affected: | 596 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS MAY HAVE INCORRECT WIRING TO THE WATER HEATER. IF THE WIRING IS INCORRECT, THE GAS VALVE ON THE WATER HEATER COULD OPEN AND ALLOW LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS INTO THE BURNER TUBE WHEN THE ELECTRIC SWITCH IS TURNED ON.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSIONS, AND PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND MAKE CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866- 425-4369.
- Notes:
- KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 07-088.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.