NHTSA Recall 78V064000
Filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.. Component: Equipment. Reported 1978-03-28. An estimated 2,648 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE L.P. GAS SUPPLY LINE TO THE WATER HEATER MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE KITCHEN SINK BASE DRAWER. THE ACTION OF OPENING AND CLOSING THE DRAWER MAY CAUSE CHAFING TO THE L.P. GAS LINE WHICH COULD RUPTURE THE LINE.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE L.P. GAS SUPPLY LINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE KITCHEN SINK DRAWER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CENTER BATH.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS; L.P. GAS LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THIS EVENT, L.P. GAS WOULD BE FREE TO FLOW INTO THEKITCHEN SINK BASE AREA WHERE THE FURNACE AND RANGE ARE LOCATED. THIS COULDRESULT IN AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE WITH SUBSEQUENT PERSONAL INJURY.