NHTSA Recall 96V259000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V259000; Date: Dec. 27, 1996
If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Freightliner MT
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 57
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a rail support for the lp tank.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 10, 1997. Note: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 winnebago at 1-515-582-6939. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 10, 1997
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