NHTSA Recall 75V011000
Filed by APOLLO MOTOR HOMES, INC.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1975-01-17. An estimated 197 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
APPOLLO MOTOR HOMES CAMPAIGN NO N/A.MOTOR HOME.MFG'D JUNE 1, 1974 TO DEC.20, 1974.POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECT IN THE EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM,SPECIFICALLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE AUXILIARY CANISTER.THIS CANISTER ISMOUNTED ABOVE AND DIRECTLY OVER THE EXHAUST PIPE.THIS POSITION POSES APOTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD SHOULD THE CANISTER BECOME SATURATED WITH FUEL.THECANISTER IF SATURATED COULD DISCHARGE FUEL ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE WITH THEPOSSIBLE RESULT OF FIRE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REMOVING THE CANISTER VENTTO A LOCATION NEAR THE CENTER LINE OF THE VEHICLE, AND AWAY FROM THE EXHAUSTPIPE).