Thor Dutchmen 1996
Model Dutchmen made in 1996 by Thor got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V325000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 01/01/1997 to 10/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2108 | 12/19/2002 | ODI | THOR INDUSTRIES | 12/06/2002 | 12/19/2002 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||