THE L.P. GAS HOSE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPRING HANGER ON THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM OR THE
— Recall Campaign #78V173000
THE L.P. GAS HOSE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPRING HANGER ON THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM OR THE SHIELD BETWEEN THE L.P. TANK AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS COULD CAUSE RUPTURE OF THE L.P. GAS HOSE AND ALLOW RAW PROPANE TO ESCAPE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 608 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V173000
| Manufacturer: | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. |
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| Recall date: | August 09, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V173000 |
| Units affected: | 608 |
- Description:
- THE L.P. GAS HOSE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPRING HANGER ON THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM OR THE SHIELD BETWEEN THE L.P. TANK AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS COULD CAUSE RUPTURE OF THE L.P. GAS HOSE AND ALLOW RAW PROPANE TO ESCAPE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE EXISTING HOSE. ALSO, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE HOSE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS ROUTED AROUND AND AWAY FROM THE SHARP EDGES.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS; HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION RESULTING INVEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.