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NHTSARecalled Jul 30, 1998 · #98V174000

SPARTAN/FUEL TANK VENTING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FUEL FILL VENT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH WHEN INSTALLED INTO THE FUEL TANK TO ALLOW AIR TO PASS THROUGH THE VENT HOLES, CREATING A BACK SPLASH OF FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE.

Product details

Product
SPARTAN/FUEL TANK VENTING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT FUEL FILL VENT WITH A LONGER STEM ALLOWING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR FLOW.

View the official CPSC notice