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NHTSARecalled Oct 19, 2000 · #00V333000

HOME & PARK/FUEL TANK VALVE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS B MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET G-CUT AWAY VAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTER-MARKET GASOLINE TANK MANUFACTURED BY TRANSFER FLOW INC. OF CALIFORNIA. THE TANK INCORPORATES A ROLLOVER VALVE AND A 5/8" RUBBER VENT HOSE EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. IT IS POSSIBLE, WITH THE MOUNTING OF THE FIBERGLASS BODY, THE VENT HOSE CAN BE CHAFFED FROM THE FIBERGLASS BODY UNDERSIDE. THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL VAPOR LEAK WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Product details

Product
HOME & PARK/FUEL TANK VALVE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL LOWER THE GASOLINE TANK TO INSTALL A SPACER SHIM. THIS SPACER PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE FOR THE VENT HOSE FROM THE VEHICLE UNDERSIDE.

View the official CPSC notice