1996 Thor Dutchmen Recalls
All 1996 Thor Dutchmen recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.December 19th, 2002
Recalled Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Date
December 19th, 2002
December 19th, 2002
Units Effected
2,108
2,108
NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V325000
Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: December 19th, 2002
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER. Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE. Corrective Summary:
GILLIG IS PROVIDING THE OWNERS WITH NEW INSULATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THE NEW INSULATION IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE INSIDE SIDE SURFACE OF THE ACCESS HATCH AND A MECHANICAL RETAINING STRIP TO SUPPORT THE ADJACENT INSULATION. THE RETAINING STRIP IS ATTACHED WITH NUTS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500. Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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