Real Lite Recall 77V138000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Lines And Fittings

NHTSA recall 77V138000 · announced September 8, 1977 · filed by Juno Ind., Inc. · 330 units affected

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE WATER HEATER IS MOUNTED AT THE EXTREME REAR POSITION OF THE MOTORHOME. BECAUSE OF ITS POSITION, VIBRATIONS COULD CAUSE THE COPPER L.P. GAS LINE SUPPLYING THE WATER HEATER TO BREAK, ALLOWING L.P. GAS TO LEAK INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A STEEL "U" BRACKET AND FOUR BOLTS TO REINFORCE THE WATER HEATER AND REDUCE VIBRATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE L.P. GAS COULD IGNITE AND AN EXPLOSION OR FIRECOULD OCCUR, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Real Lite Real Lite
• 1976 Real Lite Real Lite
• 1977 Real Lite Real Lite

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.