1979 BEAVER BEAVER RECALL - #79V139000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
THE 2" GASOLINE FILLER HOSE MAY BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPING, CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, AND PERMITTING GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
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| Vehicle |
1979 BEAVER BEAVER |
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| Manufacturer |
BEAVER COACHES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1978 - 5/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
BEAVER COACHES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
46 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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| Description |
THE 2" GASOLINE FILLER HOSE MAY BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPING, CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, AND PERMITTING GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FILLER HOSE, ADD A HOSE SUPPORT CLAMP, AND ENSURE THAT FILLER HOSE IS A MINIMUM OF FOUR INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST PIPING, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY PIPE, FILLER NECK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, LEAKING GASOLINECOOUD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO START MOTORHOME ENGINE UNTIL THE EXHAUST SYSTEMHAS BEEN INSPECTED. |
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