Freightliner Recall 96V259000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly, Mounting
NHTSA recall 96V259000 · announced December 27, 1996 · filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. · 57 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.
The risk
IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 10, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.