National R.v. Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V344000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V344000 by National R.v. Inc.. Includes 733 affected units, NATIONAL RV/FUEL TANK BRACKET, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trailers, the brackets, that support an auxiliary gasoline fuel tank attached to each trailer for fueling off-road type vehicles, may fail allowing the tank to come in contact with the road surface.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the fuel tank support brackets. owner notification is expected to begin during january 2003. 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 national rv at 1-800-322-6007, extension 4227. the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. the case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. the proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website <a href=http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov>http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov</a> . additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at <a href=http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv>http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv</a> . national rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. the nhtsa wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V344000

Manufacturer: National R.v. Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-12-23T00:00:00

Subject: National rv/fuel tank bracket

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 733

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trailers, the brackets, that support an auxiliary gasoline fuel tank attached to each trailer for fueling off-road type vehicles, may fail allowing the tank to come in contact with the road surface.

Consequence Summary: The fuel tank could separate from the trailer and/or could result in a fire or crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the fuel tank support brackets. owner notification is expected to begin during january 2003. 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 national rv at 1-800-322-6007, extension 4227. the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. the case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. the proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website <a href=http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov>http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov</a> . additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at <a href=http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv>http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv</a> . national rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. the nhtsa wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V344000

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