Recall 98V-167: 1991, 1995 Marathon Motorhome
MARATHON COACH recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 31, 1998, covering about 7 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (Ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
The risk
If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
The fix
Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.
Notes
Owner notification began august 19, 1998.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact marathon at 1-541-343-9991 or vsi at 1-800-685-4289.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 | MARATHON COACH |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Furnace |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V167010 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Motorhome | 1991, 1995 | 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-167?
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (Ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
How is recall 98V-167 fixed?
Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.
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.