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.