2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2004-05-28
Description
Certain coaches were equipped with sandy tv lifts.
Consequence
The tv lift controllers can cause a fire or cause smoke inside the interior of the coach.
Corrective Action
Dealers will re-program the programmable logic controller (plc) program with a specific run time limit which will shut down the motor if the run time limit is exceeded. Further, thermal overload protection will be provided with the installation of a thermal breaker in the motor control circuit for both forward and reverse direction. The recall began june 4, 2004. Owners should contact featherlite at 1-888-826-8273.
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).
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Posted on: 2005-06-14
Description
On certain motor homes built on prevost bus chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Featherlite is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on june 21, 2005. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or featherlite at 888-826-8273.
Notes
Customers may also 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.