Recall 98V167003: 1997 Newmar London Aire

Report received

Sep 18, 1998

Manufacturer

Newmar corporation

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

1997

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

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).

Possible consequence

If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Newmar London Aire0 complaints