Beaver Recall 79V139000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
NHTSA recall 79V139000 · announced June 5, 1979 · filed by Beaver Coaches, Inc. · 46 units affected
The problem
THE 2" GASOLINE FILLER HOSE MAY BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPING, CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, AND PERMITTING GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FILLER HOSE, ADD A HOSE SUPPORT CLAMP, AND ENSURE THAT FILLER HOSE IS A MINIMUM OF FOUR INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST PIPING, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY PIPE, FILLER NECK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, LEAKING GASOLINECOOUD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO START MOTORHOME ENGINE UNTIL THE EXHAUST SYSTEMHAS BEEN INSPECTED.
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.