NHTSA Recall 77V133000
Filed by SHASTA INDUSTRIES. Component: Equipment. Reported 1977-09-01. An estimated 142 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE L.P. GAS TANKS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BREAK LOOSE AND FALL TO THE GROUND DUE TO SHEARING OF THE SUPPORT BRACKETS AT THE WELD SEAM.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL FOUR BOLTS IN THE BRACKETS TO ADEQUATELY SECURE THE GAS TANK TO THE CHASSIS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE L.P. GAS TANK COULD LEAK GAS UPON HITTING THEGROUND AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURYTO OCCUPANTS COULD RESULT.
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