Vesely Recall 78V112000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 78V112000 · announced May 22, 1978 · filed by Vesely Company · 102 units affected

The problem

A CLAMP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON A FUEL HOSE LINE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE RUBBER FUEL LINE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE METAL FUEL LINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THUS THE ENGINE WOULD LOSE POWER AND STOP.

What to do

OWNER WILL BE SENT A FUEL HOSE CLAMP AND MAY EITHER INSTALL IT HIMSELF OR HAVE THE DEALER INSTALL IT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; LINE CLAMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: POWER STEERING AND BRAKE OPERATION COULD BE AFFECTED,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. LEAKING FUEL WOULD ALSO CREATETHE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Vesely Vesely
• 1978 Vesely Vesely

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