FOREST RIVER SHASTA 1977: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : SHASTA | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 77V133000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1977-09-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1977-09-01 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SHASTA INDUSTRIES | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 142 | ||
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Summary:
THE L.P. GAS TANKS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BREAK LOOSE AND FALL TO THE GROUND DUE TO SHEARING OF THE SUPPORT BRACKETS AT THE WELD SEAM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL FOUR BOLTS IN THE BRACKETS TO ADEQUATELY SECURE THE GAS TANK TO THE CHASSIS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE L.P. GAS TANK COULD LEAK GAS UPON HITTING THEGROUND AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURYTO OCCUPANTS COULD RESULT. |
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