Lpg systems: furnaceRecall 89V-098 · Van American vehicles

VAN AMERICAN, INC. recall 89V-098 covers 141 Van American vehicles for a lpg systems: furnace problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1413 models
ReportedJun 15, 1989Owners notified Jun 13, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A SECONDARY HEAT SHIELD COLLAR MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM THE FURNACE EXHAUST TUBE.

The risk

SURROUNDING MATERIALS MAY BECOME OVERHEATED AND COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD.

SYSTEM:FURNACE HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CLASS A MOTORHOMES OVER 28 FEET LONG AND OVER 10,000 LBS.GVW.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1987 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.