Beaver Beaver: Filler pipe and cap

Date

June 5, 1979

Filed by

Beaver Coaches, Inc.

Vehicles

Beaver Beaver (1979)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Description of the defect

The 2" gasoline filler Hose May be mounted in such a manner that it May come into contact with The exhaust piping, causing The Hose to melt, And permitting gasoline to leak from The Tank.

Potentially affected

46

Remedy

Dealer will inspect And, if necessary, replace filler Hose, add a Hose support clamp, And ensure that filler Hose is a minimum of Four inches from The exhaust piping, at no cost to owner.

Recall notes

Vehicle description: motorhomes.System: Fuel; Fuel Tank Assembly pipe, filler Neck.consequences of defect: if an ignition Source was present, leaking gasolinecooud cause a Vehicle Fire And serious personal injury.note: owner is advised not to Start motorhome Engine until The exhaust systemhas been inspected.

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

79V139000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.