Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E038000 Reported November 4, 1997

Rv products/pc control board

R. V. Products · Electrical System · 36,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97E038000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
R. V. Products
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
36,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 4, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: printed circuit (pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. an electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. when the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.

Safety Consequence

The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action

Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. if an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized R. V. Products dealer and reference recall ID 97E038000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97E038000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97E038000?

NHTSA recall 97E038000 was issued by R. V. Products on November 4, 1997. It addresses: Rv products/pc control board. The recall affects approximately 36,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized R. V. Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97E038000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.