Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GEORGIE BOY
Model Of Vehicle
SWINGER LIMITED
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
99V068000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Effect Of Defect
This Type Of Failure Presents A Hazard Of Fire And Explosion.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Georgie Boy Mfg., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19770801
End Of Manufacture
19810731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
490
Date Owners Notified
19991105
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc
Date Report Received
19990406