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1997 FORETRAVEL UNICOACH Recall - Campaign #98V167001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 FORETRAVEL UNICOACH RECALL - #98V167001

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER : LPG SYSTEMS : FURNACE

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).

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Vehicle 1997 FORETRAVEL UNICOACH
Manufacturer FORETRAVEL, INC.
Manufactured between 7/17/1991 - 7/10/1997
Recalled on 7/31/1998
Influenced by FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owners Notified on 7/10/1998
# Affected 177
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
 
Description 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).
Consequences IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Corrective action 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.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 1-800-955-6226 OR VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC. AT 1 800-685-4289.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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