Vehicle recall 92V144000 · October 7, 1992

R and R Sunbus and Suncrest

The heat shield, between the muffler and the plywood storage compartment, contains oversize holes which allow heat from a ruptured muffler to penetrate through to the plywood…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The heat shield, between the muffler and the plywood storage compartment, contains oversize holes which allow heat from a ruptured muffler to penetrate through to the plywood storage compartment.
Consequence: If the muffler ruptures, the plywood storage compartmentcan ignite, causing a vehicle fire and becoming a safety hazard to othervehicles or persons in the immediate vicinity.
Remedy: Install additional heat shielding between the muffler and the original muffler shield.
Notes: System: exhaust system.vehicle description: class a motorhomes, sunbus models: 2995, 3700, 3495, AND3795; suncrest models: 3475, 3375, and 3275.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V144000
Reported to NHTSA: October 7, 1992
Filed by: R&R CUSTOM COACHWORKS,INC
Vehicles potentially affected: 159
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 92V144000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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R and R Sunbus (1990): 1990
R and R Suncrest (1990): 1990

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