| Make : R AND R | Model : SUNCREST | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890901 - 19900601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V144000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19921007 | Date Added to Database: 19921030 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: R&R CUSTOM COACHWORKS,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: R&R CUSTOM COACHWORKS,INC | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 159 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HEAT SHIELD, BETWEEN THE MUFFLER AND THE PLYWOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT, CONTAINS OVERSIZE HOLES WHICH ALLOW HEAT FROM A RUPTURED MUFFLER TO PENETRATE THROUGH TO THE PLYWOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT. |
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Consequence:
IF THE MUFFLER RUPTURES, THE PLYWOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTCAN IGNITE, CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE AND BECOMING A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERVEHICLES OR PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL ADDITIONAL HEAT SHIELDING BETWEEN THE MUFFLER AND THE ORIGINAL MUFFLER SHIELD. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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