Recall 95V111000
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting — Airstream · reported 6 Jun 1995 · 150 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE LP TANK CAN PIVOT IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND WORK LOOSE.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
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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