VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1998

2005

April 23, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VEHICLE SYSTEMS/HEATING SYSTEM

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: HEATING SYSTEMS USED ON MOTOR HOMES. THE FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM ENCLOSURE AS WELL AS ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE ACCESS DOORS FOR THE ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENT AND THERMOSTATS CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL), INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

NHTSA ID: 98E011000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,938

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION MATERIAL FROM BENEATH THE HEATING SYSTEM AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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