NHTSA Recall 02V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V012000; Date: Jan. 14, 2002
This could allow any gas that is splashed against the cap during vehicle operation, sudden stops, or turns, or a crash, to leak out. If gas is allowed to leak out through the unsealed cap/fill connection, the potential for a fire exists.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Coachmen 322QB; 2000 Coachmen 322QB; 1999 Coachmen 334MBS; 2000 Coachmen 334MBS; 1999 Coachmen Catalina; 2000 Coachmen Catalina
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company
Affected Units:: 206
Recall Summary:
On certain rear diesel motor homes equipped with optional gas generators, the generator fuel fill gas cap provided with the unit may not completely seal against the rim of the fill tube.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the generator fuel fill tube and cap assembly. Owner notification began January 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 23, 2002
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