TRAVEL 166 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V192000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRAVEL | 166 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-09-12 | 1978-09-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BOLTS SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TANK SUPPORT TO THE CHASSIS MAY BREAK UNDER LOAD ALLOWING THE TANK TO DROP TO THE GROUND.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A STEEL STRAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE GASOLINE TANK SUPPORT AND REPLACE THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SUPPORT FRAME TO THE CHASSIS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE TANK DROP TO THE GROUND, LEAKING GAS, IN THEPRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, ANDINJURY TO NEARBY PERSONS.
