Recall 78V163000
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/trailer › Lpg Systems › Lines And Fittings — Coachmen · reported 1 Aug 1978 · 352 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE COPPER LIQUID PROPANE GAS TUBE MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY EXTREME CONTACT WITH THE CHASSIS REAR RIGHT SPRING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE GAS TUBE. THE TUBING COULD BE CUT ALLOWING LIQUID PROPANE GAS TO ESCAPE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE GAS TUBING TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN TUBE AND CHASSIS SPRING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES, MINI.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS LINES; GAS TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION PRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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