THE WELDING OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE GASOLINE TANK COULD FAIL TO PROPERLY SECURE THE FUEL TANK
— Recall Campaign #82V097000
THE WELDING OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE GASOLINE TANK COULD FAIL TO PROPERLY SECURE THE FUEL TANK. IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET FAILS FUEL LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,663 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82V097000
| Manufacturer: | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. |
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| Recall date: | October 12, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82V097000 |
| Units affected: | 1,663 |
- Description:
- THE WELDING OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE GASOLINE TANK COULD FAIL TO PROPERLY SECURE THE FUEL TANK. IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET FAILS FUEL LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL DISCONNECT THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND REPLACE IT WITH STRAP MOUNTING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. IF THE FUEL TANK LEAKS, IT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; GASOLINE TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDLEAD TO VEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGER INJURY.