HOME AND PARK ROADTREK 1994: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V261000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HOME AND PARK | ROADTREK | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-24 | 1998-10-20 | 1998-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-01 - 1998-06-22
Manufacturers Involved: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 404
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 'B' MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE 1500, 2500 AND 3500 VAN CHASSIS. THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS. THE FUEL LINE CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FUEL LEAK.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FUEL OR FUEL VAPOR LEAKING RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ALSO THE ENGINE COULD STALL FROM LACK OF FUEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKING AND POWER STEERING CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR HEAT EXPOSURE DAMAGE, REPLACE IF NECESSARY, AND INSTALL THE FUEL LINE INTO EXISTING PLASTIC CLAMPS. A NYLON CABLE TIE WILL BE ADDED TO SECURE THE FUEL LINE TO AN ADJACENT WIRING HARNESS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HOME & PARK AT 1-888-ROADTREK '1-888-762-3873'.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
