ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE WELDS WHERE THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANK BRACKETING JOINS THE
— Recall Campaign #02V128000
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE WELDS WHERE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKETING JOINS THE FLOOR TRUSSES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 251 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
02V128000
| Manufacturer: | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 03, 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 02V128000 |
| Units affected: | 251 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE WELDS WHERE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKETING JOINS THE FLOOR TRUSSES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
- Consequeces:
- IN THE EVENT THAT THESE WELDS WOULD FAIL, THE LP GAS TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE MOTOR HOME POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- GULF STREAM HAS DEVELOPED A REPAIR KIT CONSISTING OF STEEL BRACKETS AND MECHANICAL FASTENERS THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS CAN ALSO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IF THEY SO DESIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 219-773-7761.
- Notes:
- ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).