Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #98V174000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V174000 by Shyft Group. Includes 522 affected units, SPARTAN/FUEL TANK VENTING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes. the fuel fill vent was not long enough when installed into the fuel tank to allow air to pass through the vent holes, creating a back splash of fuel.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the present fuel fill vent with a longer stem allowing the proper amount of air flow.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V174000

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Report Received Date: 1998-07-30T00:00:00

Subject: Spartan/fuel tank venting

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 522

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes. the fuel fill vent was not long enough when installed into the fuel tank to allow air to pass through the vent holes, creating a back splash of fuel.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the present fuel fill vent with a longer stem allowing the proper amount of air flow.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6vcj~gnjg-ntbt

NHTSA ID: 98V174000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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