Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class ‘B’ Motor Homes Built On Dodge 1500, 2500 And 3500 Van Chassis. The Fuelvent Hose From The Fuel Tank To The Fuel Fill Entry May Not Be Vapor Tight Due To Over Tightening Of The Gear Clamp At The ConneCTIon Of The Plastic Vent Tank Outage To The Rubber Vent Hose. This Can Result In Fuel Or Fuel Vapor Leaking.
Make Of Vehicle
HOME AND PARK
Model Of Vehicle
ROADTREK
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V136000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause Fuel Or Fuel Vapor Leaking Resulting In A Potential Fire Hazard. Also The Engine Could Stall From Lack Of Fuel, Resulting In Loss Of Power Braking And Power Steering Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Gear Clamp Securing The Rubber Vent Hose To The Plastic Vent Tube, Install A Rigid Insert Tube Into The Plastic Vent Tube, And Reattach The Hose And Clamp. The Riberglass Cover In The Running Board Storage Compartment Must First Be Removed For Access.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Home & Park Motorhomes
Start Of Manufacture
19980101
End Of Manufacture
19980630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
404
Date Owners Notified
19980624
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980622