Report Date
Nov 17, 2010
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR COACH AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Safety Consequence
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BISON | STRATUS |
| 2011 | BISON | STRATUS EXPRESS |
| 2011 | MCKENZIE | ION |
| 2011 | MONACO RV | MONARCH |
| 2011 | MONACO RV | RIPTIDE |
| 2011 | R-VISION | TRAIL-SPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.