Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V100000 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.. Includes 125 affected units, HOME & PARK/GENERATOR FUEL RETURN LINE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes built on chevrolet g-van chassis, the chassis fuel return line, which is tapped to supply fuel to the generator, has been found to have pressures that exceed the maximum allowed by the generator manufacturer. as a result, if the generator is operated at the same time the chassis engine is running, excess fuel could be delivered to the generator, creating a potential for a generator stall and possible fuel spill.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an approved kit that draws the generator fuel supply directly from the fuel tank. owner notification is expected to begin during march or april 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 home & park at 1-888-762-3873.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V100000
Manufacturer: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-03-17T00:00:00
Subject: Home & park/generator fuel return line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2003-01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motor homes built on chevrolet g-van chassis, the chassis fuel return line, which is tapped to supply fuel to the generator, has been found to have pressures that exceed the maximum allowed by the generator manufacturer. as a result, if the generator is operated at the same time the chassis engine is running, excess fuel could be delivered to the generator, creating a potential for a generator stall and possible fuel spill.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a fuel spill, a fire could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an approved kit that draws the generator fuel supply directly from the fuel tank. owner notification is expected to begin during march or april 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 home & park at 1-888-762-3873.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pd5s_7vpc_pen8
NHTSA ID: 03V100000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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