Recall 98V-013: 1998 Aero Aerolite
AERO MANUFACTURING, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 21, 1998, covering about 780 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: travel trailers. The simultaneous use of the microwave oven and the cooktop produces negative pressure that causes the flames on the cooktop to reverse. This could result in damage to the burner head, possibly resulting in extinguishing the flame. If the flame is extinguished, liquid propane (Lp) gas could leak into the trailer.
The risk
The presence of LP gas in the trailer could result in asphyxiation of persons present in the trailer or possibly an explosion in the event that the LP gas is ignited by a spark.
The fix
Dealers will install a drop-in burner box kit which will eliminate the negative pressure when the microwave oven and the cooktop are used simultaneously.
Notes
Owner notification began february 15, 1998. Owners who take their travel trailer to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact aero manufacturing at 1-219-457-8787.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AERO MANUFACTURING, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V013000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Aero Aerolite | 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-013?
Vehicle description: travel trailers. The simultaneous use of the microwave oven and the cooktop produces negative pressure that causes the flames on the cooktop to reverse. This could result in damage to the burner head, possibly resulting in extinguishing the flame. If the flame is extinguished, liquid propane (Lp) gas could leak into the trailer.
How is recall 98V-013 fixed?
Dealers will install a drop-in burner box kit which will eliminate the negative pressure when the microwave oven and the cooktop are used simultaneously.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.