NHTSA Recall 95V111000
Filed by Airstream, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 1995-06-06. An estimated 150 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE LP TANK CAN PIVOT IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND WORK LOOSE.
Risk
IF THE TANK WORKS LOOSE AND FALLS ONTO THE HIGHWAY, EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LP FUEL CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITED BY SPARKS RESULTING IN FIRE OR POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING STRAP. AIRSTREAM WILL ALSO PROVIDE THE MOUNTING STRAP, HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS WHO WISH TO INSTALL THE STRAP THEMSELVES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; LPG CONTAINER ATTACHMENTS; STRAPS AND BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LP) TANKS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-513-596-6111. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.