BROUGHAM R228 1982: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BROUGHAM | R228 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-04-19 | 1982-04-28 | 1982-04-30 |
Production Dates: 1982-01-01 - 1982-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: BROUGHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE L.P. GAS PIPING BETWEEN THE L.P. GAS TANK AND THE FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE MIGHT CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM TO DAMAGE THE PIPING. THE PIPING MAY RUPTURE AND ALLOW THE L.P. GAS TO LEAK.
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING L.P. GAS LINES AND REROUTE THEM TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND WILL ALSO TEST FOR LEAKS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES BUILT ON GMC AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE L.P. GAS LEAKS AND IS IGNITED, A FIRE OR ANEXPLOSION COULD RESULT AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTSOR NEARBY PERSONS.NOTE: THE L.P. GAS SYSTEM SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AT THE TANK VALVE UNTIL THEDEFECT CAN BE CORRECTED.
