NHTSA recall campaign
05V231000
ManufacturerAMERICAN CARRIAGE INC.Reported2005-05-20Affected7 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON PREVOST CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Risk
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR AMERICAN CARRIAGE AT 1-800-631-0951.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →