Recall 05V280000: Featherlite, inc.

Report received

Jun 14, 2005

Manufacturer

Featherlite, inc.

Potentially affected

110vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motor homes built on prevost bus chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Possible consequence

The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Remedy

Featherlite is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on june 21, 2005. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or featherlite at 888-826-8273.