NHTSA Recall 98V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V174000; Date: Jul. 30, 1998
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Spartan IC2242; 1998 Spartan MM2242; 1998 Spartan Mountain Master
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 522
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes. The fuel fill vent was not long enough when installed into the fuel tank to allow air to pass through the vent holes, creating a back splash of fuel.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the present fuel fill vent with a longer stem allowing the proper amount of air flow.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 20, 1998. 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 spartan at 1-517-543-6400. 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: Oct 20, 1998
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