Recall 98V013000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1998-1998 AERO AEROLITE
RECALL This recall affects up to 780 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V013000 |
| Manufacturer | AERO MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 780 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SIMULTANEOUS USE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN AND THE COOKTOP PRODUCES NEGATIVE PRESSURE THAT CAUSES THE FLAMES ON THE COOKTOP TO REVERSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BURNER HEAD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME. IF THE FLAME IS EXTINGUISHED, LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS COULD LEAK INTO THE TRAILER.
Safety Consequence
THE PRESENCE OF LP GAS IN THE TRAILER COULD RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION OF PERSONS PRESENT IN THE TRAILER OR POSSIBLY AN EXPLOSION IN THE EVENT THAT THE LP GAS IS IGNITED BY A SPARK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DROP-IN BURNER BOX KIT WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE NEGATIVE PRESSURE WHEN THE MICROWAVE OVEN AND THE COOKTOP ARE USED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Related Recalls for AERO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V063000 | 2002 AERO DUTCHMEN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 878 |