NHTSA recall 06V208000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Furnace
Thor California Jazz and 4 more
The defect
On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban and atwood furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent was improperly installed. the furnace exhaust vent will allow leakage of fumes which contain combustion products, including a high concentration of potentially lethal carbon monoxide gas.
The risk
Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Owners will receive instructions on inspecting the furnace vent. if an owner believes the vent IS installed incorrectly, IS not sure how to inspect the furnace exhaust vent, or needs assistance in getting the furnace exhaust vent installation inspected and corrected, owners should contact thor immediately at 1-877-870-2638 or via the internet at http://www.thorca.com. the recall began on june 15, 2006.