NHTSA Campaign 06V299000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Issued by AIRSTREAM, INC. · Reported Aug 8, 2006 · 4 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FURNACE VENT INSTALLED WAS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH FOR THE FURNACE MODEL USED. THIS COULD ALLOW FURNACE EXHAUST GASES INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS TO LEAK INTO THE UNIT WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN OPERATION.
Consequence
WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN OPERATION EXHAUST GASES, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE, COULD LEAK INTO THE TRAILER, DISPLACING THE FRESH AIR AND CAUSING ASPHYXIATION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEVERE ILLNESS OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT CAP/TUBE ASSEMBLY AND AIR BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-877-596-6505.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIRSTREAM | INTERNATIONAL 75 ANNIVERS | 2007 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V299000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.