NHTSA Recall 81V150000
Filed by Airstream, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 1981-12-21. An estimated 521 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THERE MAY BE A MISSING DUCT COLLAR BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER AIR CONDITIONER UNITS. ON UNITS WITH OPTIONAL HEATING CAPABILITIES, IF THE BLOWER FAILS, THE EXCESS HEAT PRODUCED WILL NOT BE CONTAINED IN THE AREA OF THE SAFETY LIMIT SWITCH.
What the manufacturer will do
MISSING DUCT COLLARS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH COLEMAN AIRCONDITIONERS HAVING A HEAT CYCLE.SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER; DUCT COLLAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE HEATING MODE,FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT DUE TO EXCESS HEAT PRODUCED.NOTE: AIR CONDITIONER SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED IN THE HEATING MODE UNTIL THEINSTALLATION HAS BEEN CHECKED BY THE DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER.