Engine and engine coolingRecall 02V-342 · 2001–2003 Travel Supreme Motorhome
TRAVEL SUPREME, INC. recall 02V-342 covers 294 2001–2003 Travel Supreme Motorhome for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V342000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN 38' AND 40' MOTOR HOMES, AN INSULATED FOIL HEAT SHIELD, APPLIED ABOVE THE ENGINE TURBO EXHAUST IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR OF THE MOTOR HOME TO DEFECT HEAT, MAY DETACH FROM THE SURFACE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT(S) OF THE MOTOR HOME.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIT TO DETERMINE IF THE SEAM TAPE WAS INSTALLED. THEY WILL RE-ATTACH THE FOIL AND ADD THE SEAM TAPE AS NEEDED. ALL UNITS WILL ALSO HAVE A METAL FABRICATED HEAT SHIELD INSTALLED ON THE SURFACE OF THE INSULATED FOIL DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ENGINE TURBO EXHAUST. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2003. BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRAVEL SUPREME AT 1-866-808-9032.
TRAVEL SUPREME'S RECALL NUMBER IS 342.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2000 to August 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.