Recall 79V139000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap — Beaver · reported 5 Jun 1979 · 46 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE 2" GASOLINE FILLER HOSE MAY BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPING, CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, AND PERMITTING GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FILLER HOSE, ADD A HOSE SUPPORT CLAMP, AND ENSURE THAT FILLER HOSE IS A MINIMUM OF FOUR INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST PIPING, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY PIPE, FILLER NECK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, LEAKING GASOLINECOOUD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO START MOTORHOME ENGINE UNTIL THE EXHAUST SYSTEMHAS BEEN INSPECTED.
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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