Airstream and Argosy Recall 77V192000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 77V192000 · announced October 25, 1977 · filed by Beatrice Foods Company · 6,381 units affected

The problem

THE L.P. GAS BOTTLE HOLD-DOWN ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. AS A RESULT, THE L.P. GAS BOTTLES MAY SHAKE LOOSE FROM THE ASSEMBLY AND FALL FROM THE TRAILER FRAME.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW STOP PIN TO PROPERLY SECURE THE HOLD-DOWN ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS BOTTLE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: GAS MAY LEAK FROM THE BOTTLE AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT A FIRE COULD START, RESULTING IN FIRE DAMAGE AND, POSSIBLY, AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Airstream Airstream
• 1978 Airstream Airstream
• 1977 Argosy Argosy
• 1978 Argosy Argosy

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