| Make : VAN AMERICAN | Model : MALIBU | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19861101 - 19900501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V174000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900901 | Date Received by ODI: 19900926 | Date Added to Database: 19901001 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VAN AMERICAN, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VAN AMERICAN COBRA, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 46 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
EXTERNAL MOUNTS, ON WHICH LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANKS ARE FASTENED, COULD FAIL. |
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Consequence:
TANK MAY FALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TANK AND POSSIBLELEAKAGE OF PROPANE GAS, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR TANK MOUNTING TO PREVENT FAILURE AND INSTALL HEAT SHIELD, AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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