Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E011000 Reported April 23, 1998

Vehicle systems/heating system

Q: What is recall 98E011000?

NHTSA recall 98E011000 was issued by Vehicle Systems, Inc. on April 23, 1998. It addresses: Vehicle systems/heating system. The recall affects approximately 1,938 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Vehicle Systems, Inc. · Equipment · 1,938 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98E011000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Vehicle Systems, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

1,938

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 23, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: heating systems used on motor homes. the fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the aqua-hot heating system enclosure as well as on the back side of the access doors for the electric heating element and thermostats can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel), increasing the risk of an electrical short.

Safety Consequence

This condition can result in a fire in the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the insulation material from beneath the heating system as well as from behind the control thermostat and heating element access covers.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Vehicle Systems, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98E011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98E011000

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

What is recall 98E011000?

NHTSA recall 98E011000 was issued by Vehicle Systems, Inc. on April 23, 1998. It addresses: Vehicle systems/heating system. The recall affects approximately 1,938 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vehicle Systems, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98E011000 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.