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**EA37TS** · 03-02-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CHS

Good Luck with that. Per recall, they are not allowed to sell it until fixed.
Our friends are trying to purchase a 2021 Chateau 27R for over a month now and the dealer (Lazy Days in Knoxville) will not sell it to them They put a down payment on it but as per the recall, no dealer is allowed to sell one without first the recall being addressed.
The problem is that they are not allowed to drive it to the dealer and the Ford dealer does not yet have the materials to repair it and that if it needs to be repaired in the first place. All vehicles are supposed to be inspected to see if there is even an issue with it.

Quote from Ford.

Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.

Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 20S73.

SERVICE ACTION

DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall. A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers when parts are available to support this safety recall.

https://ford.oemdtc.com/6873/safety-...ford-econoline

One problem, the vehicles have already been sold to Thor and Ford Service Bulletins do not apply to RV dealers.

To the OP, if you have not yet purchased the vehicle I would make the recall application part of the purchase order and require that it be applied and supporting documentation supplied at the PDI. Be aware , however, this might delay delivery a few days.