NHTSA recall 06V491000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Furnace
Dutchmen T@b
Reported Dec 22, 20061,939 vehicles affectedDUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
The defect
On certain recreational trailers, a furnace vent was not installed. the lack of an exhaust vent allows furnace combustion products containing carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer.
The risk
This could result in serious injury or death to the occupants of the trailer.
The remedy
Owners will be instructed to visually check for the presence of the exhaust vent on the exterior of the vehicle. if the exhaust vent IS not present or if there are any other questions, the owner will be instructed not to use the furnace and to take their trailer to the nearest dutchmen dealer or service center for repair. the recall began on december 31, 2006. owners should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224.