Engine and engine coolingRecall 06V-332 · Marathon vehicles
MARATHON COACH, INC. recall 06V-332 covers 155 Marathon vehicles for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V332000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON PREVOST CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
The risk
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MARATHON COACH AT 541-343-9991.
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.
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 November 25, 2002 to April 17, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.