THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 2013: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
| Make : THOR | Model : TRAVEL TRAILER | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2011-10-04 - 2012-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V529000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2012-11-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-10-31 | Date Added to Database: 2012-11-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 740 | ||
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Summary:
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace. |
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Consequence:
Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
Customers may 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. |
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