Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #00V315000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V315000 by Newmar Corporation. Includes 1,263 affected units, NEWMAR/FMVSS 301/VENT HOSE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: front and rear engine motor homes built on ford, spartan and workhorse chassis. all front engine class a motor homes built on ford and workhorse chassis were manufactured from january 1, through august 31, 2000. All rear engine motor homes built on spartan chassis were built from february 23 through august 31, 2000. these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." an incorrect vent hose was installed on the fill nozzle to the fuel tank. the hose can break down allowing fuel leakage.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel vent hose.