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1997 THOR DUTCHMEN Recall - Campaign #02V325000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 THOR DUTCHMEN RECALL - #02V325000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.

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Vehicle 1997 THOR DUTCHMEN
Manufacturer GILLIG CORPORATION
Manufactured between 1/1/1997 - 10/31/2001
Recalled on 12/19/2002
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 12/19/2002
# Affected 2,108
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
 
Description ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequences THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective action GILLIG IS PROVIDING THE OWNERS WITH NEW INSULATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THE NEW INSULATION IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE INSIDE SIDE SURFACE OF THE ACCESS HATCH AND A MECHANICAL RETAINING STRIP TO SUPPORT THE ADJACENT INSULATION. THE RETAINING STRIP IS ATTACHED WITH NUTS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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