Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
AIRSTREAM, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-06-06.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V111000
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Vehicles affected
150
Reported to NHTSA
1995-06-06
Owners notified
1995-05-25
Defect description
THE LP TANK CAN PIVOT IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND WORK LOOSE.
Safety risk
IF THE TANK WORKS LOOSE AND FALLS ONTO THE HIGHWAY, EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LP FUEL CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITED BY SPARKS RESULTING IN FIRE OR POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING STRAP. AIRSTREAM WILL ALSO PROVIDE THE MOUNTING STRAP, HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS WHO WISH TO INSTALL THE STRAP THEMSELVES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; LPG CONTAINER ATTACHMENTS; STRAPS AND BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LP) TANKS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-513-596-6111. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.