| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19950807 - 19961104 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V259000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970110 | Date Received by ODI: 19961227 | Date Added to Database: 19961230 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 57 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK. |
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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). |
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