Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
NATIONAL RV, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-10-14.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V279000
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
NATIONAL RV, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,950
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-14
Owners notified
1999-12-12
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A MODEL 1546 LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TANK INSTALLED. THE TANK BRACKET CAN FAIL AND COULD SUBSEQUENTLY DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL BOLT-ON BRACKETS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1999.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 NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-439-3653.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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.