NHTSA Recall 02V113002
Filed by Keller Marine & RV. Component: Equipment. Reported 2002-03-22. An estimated 12 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN SUBURBAN MODEL P-40 (STOCK NUMBER 2230) FURNACES FOR USE ON PARK MODEL TRAILERS, THE FANS ON THE DEFECTIVE COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER ARE IMPROPERLY ORIENTED. THIS RESULTS IN AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR TO THE BURNER IN THE FURNACE WHICH WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE FURNACE EXHAUST.
Risk
IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS NOT DETECTED, IT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
What the manufacturer will do
SUBURBAN WILL REPLACE THE COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. 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 SUBURBAN 423-775-2131 OR KELLER AT 1-570-374-8169.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).