Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V013000 Reported January 21, 1998

Aero/fire

Q: What is recall 98V013000?

NHTSA recall 98V013000 was issued by Aero Manufacturing, Inc. on January 21, 1998. It addresses: Aero/fire. The recall affects approximately 780 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.

Aero Manufacturing, Inc. · Equipment · 780 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V013000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Aero Manufacturing, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

780

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 21, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: travel trailers. the simultaneous use of the microwave oven and the cooktop produces negative pressure that causes the flames on the cooktop to reverse. this could result in damage to the burner head, possibly resulting in extinguishing the flame. if the flame is extinguished, liquid propane (lp) gas could leak into the trailer.

Safety Consequence

The presence of lp gas in the trailer could result in asphyxiation of persons present in the trailer or possibly an explosion in the event that the lp gas is ignited by a spark.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a drop-in burner box kit which will eliminate the negative pressure when the microwave oven and the cooktop are used simultaneously.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Aero Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V013000 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 98V013000

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

What is recall 98V013000?

NHTSA recall 98V013000 was issued by Aero Manufacturing, Inc. on January 21, 1998. It addresses: Aero/fire. The recall affects approximately 780 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Aero Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V013000 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.