OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

78V251000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Reported Nov 17, 1978 · CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.

Summary

THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK WERE INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO STRAPS BOLTED TO THE FRAME RAILS AND FLOOR JOISTS TO SECURE THE TANK AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY SIDE FLANGE MOUNT FUELTANKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, LOOSENING OR LOSS OF THEAUXILIARY FUEL TANK MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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