| Make : TSUNAMI | Model : TSUNAMI | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20030101 - 20050430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V234000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050519 | Date Added to Database: 20050520 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FOREST RIVER, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FOREST RIVER, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMSÂ’ AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FOREST RIVER AT 574-522-1583. |
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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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