NHTSA Recall 77V137000
Filed by EXPLORER MOTOR HOME CORP.. Component: Equipment. Reported 1977-09-08. An estimated 131 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE L.P. GAS LINES TO THE RANGE AND FURNACE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT BREAKS COULD OCCUR IN THE LINES DUE TO PINCHING OR KINKING.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE AND REROUTE THE L.P. GAS LINES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BREAK IN THE LINE WOULD ALLOW GAS TO ESCAPE, POSSIBLYLEADING TO A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, VEHICLE DAMAGE, AND SERIOUS INJURY TOOCCUPANTS.NOTE: UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED AND MODIFIED, IT SHOULD BE OPERATEDONLY AFTER CHECKING FOR ANY ODOR WHICH MIGHT INDICATE ESCAPING GAS.