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Make : AMERICAN CLIPPER | Model : AMERICAN CLIPPER | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19760201 - 19780601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V119000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790115 | Date Received by ODI: 19790515 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN CLIPPER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMER. SAFETY EQUIP. CORP. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3630 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE ROAD CONDITIONS, THE COPPER TUBING WHICH CONNECTS THE HOT WATER HEATER TO THE MAIN PROPANE GAS LINE COULD RUPTURE, THEREBY RESULTING IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK WITHIN THE MOTORHOME. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING COPPER TUBING WHICH CONNECTS THE HOT WATER HEATER TO THE MAIN PROPANE GAS LINE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |