CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ELEVATION RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
— Recall Campaign #12V187000
CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ELEVATION RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012. THE ONBOARD, AUXILIARY FUEL STORAGE TANK IS INSTALLED TOO HIGH, WHICH DOES NOT PERMIT THE TANK TO BE FILLED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY COME BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK AND SPILL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 24 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V187000
| Manufacturer: | Crossroads RV |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 30, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V187000 |
| Units affected: | 24 |
- Description:
- CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ELEVATION RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012. THE ONBOARD, AUXILIARY FUEL STORAGE TANK IS INSTALLED TOO HIGH, WHICH DOES NOT PERMIT THE TANK TO BE FILLED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY COME BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK AND SPILL.
- Consequeces:
- IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- CROSSROADS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR AT 937-596-6849 OR CROSSROADS AT 260-593-2866.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.