BEAVER UNSPECIFIED 1979: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V139000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BEAVER | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1979-06-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1979-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: BEAVER COACHES, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE 2" GASOLINE FILLER HOSE MAY BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPING, CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, AND PERMITTING GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FILLER HOSE, ADD A HOSE SUPPORT CLAMP, AND ENSURE THAT FILLER HOSE IS A MINIMUM OF FOUR INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST PIPING, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY PIPE, FILLER NECK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, LEAKING GASOLINECOOUD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO START MOTORHOME ENGINE UNTIL THE EXHAUST SYSTEMHAS BEEN INSPECTED.
