Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V335000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V335000 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.. Includes 606 affected units, HOME & PARK/FUEL PICKUP PORT, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class b motor homes built on dodge 3500 or 2500 van chassis. the generator fuel pickup fitting was self tapped into a drilled hole beside the fuel sending unit on top of the plastic fuel tank. sealant was used on the thread before the fitting was screwed into the tank. on some vehicles, the fuel pickup fitting was not sealed properly against the tank wall, and when the tank is full, fuel or fuel vapors can leak out.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the self tapping fuel pickup with a new one with regular thread fitting secured to the tank with a lock nut inside the tank.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V335000

Manufacturer: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-11-26T00:00:00

Subject: Home & park/fuel pickup port

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 606

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class b motor homes built on dodge 3500 or 2500 van chassis. the generator fuel pickup fitting was self tapped into a drilled hole beside the fuel sending unit on top of the plastic fuel tank. sealant was used on the thread before the fitting was screwed into the tank. on some vehicles, the fuel pickup fitting was not sealed properly against the tank wall, and when the tank is full, fuel or fuel vapors can leak out.

Consequence Summary: In a crash, fuel or fuel vapors can leak when the tank is full, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the self tapping fuel pickup with a new one with regular thread fitting secured to the tank with a lock nut inside the tank.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zje6-dfx8-ab77

NHTSA ID: 99V335000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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