PlainRecalls
NHTSA Moderate Active

FREIGHTLINER 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Reported: December 27, 1996 Initiated: December 27, 1996 #96V259000

Product Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.

Reason for Recall

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.

Hazard

IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.

Details

Recalling Firm
FREIGHTLINER
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.. Recalled by FREIGHTLINER.
Why was this product recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.
What should consumers do?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 27, 1996. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 96V259000.