NHTSA Recall 92V144000
Filed by R&R CUSTOM COACHWORKS,INC. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1992-10-07. An estimated 159 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE HEAT SHIELD, BETWEEN THE MUFFLER AND THE PLYWOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT, CONTAINS OVERSIZE HOLES WHICH ALLOW HEAT FROM A RUPTURED MUFFLER TO PENETRATE THROUGH TO THE PLYWOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
Risk
IF THE MUFFLER RUPTURES, THE PLYWOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTCAN IGNITE, CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE AND BECOMING A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERVEHICLES OR PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL ADDITIONAL HEAT SHIELDING BETWEEN THE MUFFLER AND THE ORIGINAL MUFFLER SHIELD.
Notes
SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES, SUNBUS MODELS: 2995, 3700, 3495, AND3795; SUNCREST MODELS: 3475, 3375, AND 3275.