American Carriage H3-45 (2004) – 05V231000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Buses Built On Prevost Chassis And Equipped With Vehicle Systems’ Aqua-Hot And Hydro-Hot Water Heaters, Which Use Webasto Burner Tubes, The Burner Tubes Do Not Meet Specifications And Could Fail Prematurely.

Make Of Vehicle

AMERICAN CARRIAGE

Model Of Vehicle

H3-45

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

05V231000

Component Description

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater

Effect Of Defect

The Surface Temperature Of The Exhaust Tube Exiting From The Heater Can Increase And Could Potentially Ignite Combustible Materials In Or Around The Vehicle.

Fix Defect

Vehicle Systems Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Vehicle Systems At 1-800-685-4298 Or American Carriage At 1-800-631-0951.

Vehicle Manufacturer

American Carriage Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

7

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

American Carriage Inc.

Date Report Received

20050520

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard