| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20000601 - 20031130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V015000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040220 | Date Received by ODI: 20040105 | Date Added to Database: 20040113 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 21508 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAVELTRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN FURNACES, THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT MAY NOT BE PRESENT. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN USE THIS COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EXHAUST VENT AND FOR HOT EXHAUST AIR ESCAPING FROM THE FURNACE EXHAUST. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-219-534-1224. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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