VAN AMERICAN AMERICAN 1988: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V174000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN AMERICAN | AMERICAN | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-09-01 | 1990-09-26 | 1990-10-01 |
Production Dates: 1986-11-01 - 1990-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: VAN AMERICAN COBRA, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
EXTERNAL MOUNTS, ON WHICH LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANKS ARE FASTENED, COULD FAIL.
Consequence
TANK MAY FALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TANK AND POSSIBLELEAKAGE OF PROPANE GAS, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy
REPAIR TANK MOUNTING TO PREVENT FAILURE AND INSTALL HEAT SHIELD, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: LP GAS TANK MOUNTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
