Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V279000 Reported October 14, 1999

National rv/lp tank bracket

National R.v. Inc. · Fuel System, Other · 2,950 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V279000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
2,950
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 14, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with a model 1546 liquid propane gas (lpg) tank installed. the tank bracket can fail and could subsequently detach completely from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

This could cause a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install bolt-on brackets.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized National R.v. Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 99V279000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V279000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V279000?

NHTSA recall 99V279000 was issued by National R.v. Inc. on October 14, 1999. It addresses: National rv/lp tank bracket. The recall affects approximately 2,950 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized National R.v. Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V279000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.