The problem
The furnaces were improperly installed. A 1 1/4" minimum overlap between the chamber exhaust tube and the vent assembly exhaust is needed for proper exhaust.
The risk
This condition can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FURNACE VENT ASSEMBLY.
Contacts
System: furnace; recreational vehicle. Vehicle description: 1995 and 1996 models 1661 and 1902 and 1996 model 1850 equipped with a suburban dd-17p furnace. Note: 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 skyline at 1-800-962-7773. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 Skyline dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V181000.
- 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.