| Make : GEORGIE BOY | Model : LUXURY LINER II | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19770801 - 19810731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V068000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991105 | Date Received by ODI: 19990406 | Date Added to Database: 19990415 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 490 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
THIS TYPE OF FAILURE PRESENTS A HAZARD OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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