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1980 GEORGIE BOY SIERRA II Recall - Campaign #99V068000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1980 GEORGIE BOY SIERRA II RECALL - #99V068000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHRYSLER M50 AND M60 CHASSIS. THE MAIN FUEL TANK IS SUPPORTED BY TWO METAL STRAPS. THESE SUPPORTING STRAPS CAN CORRODE OVER TIME AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO FALL.

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Vehicle 1980 GEORGIE BOY SIERRA II
Manufacturer GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC.
Manufactured between 8/1/1977 - 7/31/1981
Recalled on 4/15/1999
Influenced by GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC.
Owners Notified on 11/5/1999
# Affected 490
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHRYSLER M50 AND M60 CHASSIS. THE MAIN FUEL TANK IS SUPPORTED BY TWO METAL STRAPS. THESE SUPPORTING STRAPS CAN CORRODE OVER TIME AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO FALL.
Consequences THIS TYPE OF FAILURE PRESENTS A HAZARD OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND WILL REPLACE ANY STRAPS THAT SHOW SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF INTEGRITY. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CHASSIS, CHRYSLER NO LONGER PROVIDES REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK STRAPS. NEW REPLACEMENT STRAPS WILL BE FABRICATED FROM THE CHRYSLER DRAWINGS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 1999. 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 GEORGIE BOY AT 1-800-521-8733.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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