EAGLE 10 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V034000

Make Model Year
EAGLE 10 1984
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1986-03-04 1986-03-04 1986-03-11

Manufacturers Involved: EAGLE TRAILERS INC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

FIRES FROM AN UNDETERMINED CAUSE HAVE OCCURRED IN THE AIR DRYER COMPARTMENT. THE DEICER SYSTEM IS SUSPECTED AND IS KNOWN TO CONTRIBUTE TO ITS INTENSITY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE BURN INJURIES.

Remedy

REMOVE DEICER SYSTEMS AND INSTALL GASKET TO REDUCE THE ACCUMULATION OF OIL IN THE AIR DRYER COMPARTMENT.

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR DRYER COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACHES.