OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V160000
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly
Reported Jul 2, 1979 · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Summary
THE NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS USED TO SECURE THE LP GAS TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS. IF THE NUTS LOOSEN AND FALL FROM THE BOLTS, THE L.P. GAS TANK COULD SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE AND BECOME DAMAGED, ALLOWING THE LP GAS TO ESCAPE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
ALL LOOSE NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED AND ANY INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. DEALER WILL ALSO ADD FLAT WASHERS AND LOCKING TYPE NUTS TO ALL UNITS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN COACHES.SYSTEM: FUEL; LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANK, MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPILLED GASOLINE CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OREXPLOSION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES AND VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
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