The problem
On certain motor homes, liquid propane (lp) gas cook tops were installed using a flexible rubber hose that could burn or melt.
The risk
If undetected, the hose could burn through and result in a lp gas fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the cook top rubber hose with copper tubing. The recall began on november 8, 2004. Customers can contact country coach at 1-541-998-3720.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Country Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V463000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.