NHTSA Recall 02V342000: Engine and engine cooling
TRAVEL SUPREME, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 294 vehicles. It affects 2001–2003 Travel Supreme Motorhome.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V342000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 342 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | December 30, 2002 |
| Owner notification | January 2, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
This condition can result in a fire causing injury to the occupant(s) of the motor home.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Travel supreme's recall number is 342.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V342000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.