Shasta Recall 77V133000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Tank Assembly
NHTSA recall 77V133000 · announced September 1, 1977 · filed by Shasta Industries · 142 units affected
The problem
THE L.P. GAS TANKS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BREAK LOOSE AND FALL TO THE GROUND DUE TO SHEARING OF THE SUPPORT BRACKETS AT THE WELD SEAM.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL FOUR BOLTS IN THE BRACKETS TO ADEQUATELY SECURE THE GAS TANK TO THE CHASSIS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE L.P. GAS TANK COULD LEAK GAS UPON HITTING THEGROUND AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURYTO OCCUPANTS COULD RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.