Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V136000 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.. Includes 404 affected units, HOME AND PARK/FUEL VENT, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 'b' motor homes built on dodge 1500, 2500 and 3500 van chassis. the fuelvent hose from the fuel tank to the fuel fill entry may not be vapor tight due to over tightening of the gear clamp at the connection of the plastic vent tank outage to the rubber vent hose. this can result in fuel or fuel vapor leaking.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the gear clamp securing the rubber vent hose to the plastic vent tube, install a rigid insert tube into the plastic vent tube, and reattach the hose and clamp. the riberglass cover in the running board storage compartment must first be removed for access.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V136000

Manufacturer: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-06-22T00:00:00

Subject: Home and park/fuel vent

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 404

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class 'b' motor homes built on dodge 1500, 2500 and 3500 van chassis. the fuelvent hose from the fuel tank to the fuel fill entry may not be vapor tight due to over tightening of the gear clamp at the connection of the plastic vent tank outage to the rubber vent hose. this can result in fuel or fuel vapor leaking.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause fuel or fuel vapor leaking resulting in a potential fire hazard. also the engine could stall from lack of fuel, resulting in loss of power braking and power steering control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the gear clamp securing the rubber vent hose to the plastic vent tube, install a rigid insert tube into the plastic vent tube, and reattach the hose and clamp. the riberglass cover in the running board storage compartment must first be removed for access.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g6im-i6cw-xtqn

NHTSA ID: 98V136000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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