1998 Aero AeroliteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Aero Aerolite, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Aero Aerolite has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10
Power train10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1998 Aero Aerolite recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 98V-013 · Jan 21, 1998 · 780 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Aero.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Aerolite year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerolite median. How we score

'98'00'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Aerolite owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STOVE BURNER VALVE DOESN'T TURN OFF FROM THE FRONT BURNER, HEAT IS STILL COMING OUT OF THE STOVE BURNER WHEN TURNING THE UNIT OFF. *AK
Complaint 848222 · Sep 21, 1999

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