Travel supreme/foil heat shield
Defect Summary
On certain 38' and 40' motor homes, an insulated foil heat shield, applied above the engine turbo exhaust in the engine compartment at the rear of the motor home to defect heat, may detach from the surface.
Safety Consequence
This condition can result in a fire causing injury to the occupant(s) of the motor home.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the unit to determine if the seam tape was installed. they will re-attach the foil and add the seam tape as needed. all units will also have a metal fabricated heat shield installed on the surface of the insulated foil directly above the engine turbo exhaust. owner notification is expected to begin during january 2003. begin 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 travel supreme at 1-866-808-9032.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Travel Supreme, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 02V342000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V342000?
NHTSA recall 02V342000 was issued by Travel Supreme, Inc. on December 30, 2002. It addresses: Travel supreme/foil heat shield. The recall affects approximately 294 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Travel Supreme, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V342000 or the manufacturer campaign number 342. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.