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NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 1998 · #98V232000

MONACO/FUEL TANK FASTENERS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. INADEQUATE BRACING WAS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK. THE BRACE COULD FAIL ALLOWING ONE END OF THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN FROM ITS POSITION AND HANG LOWER THAN THE OTHER END. THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROP TO THE GROUND, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
MONACO/FUEL TANK FASTENERS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACE UNDER THE FUEL TANK.

View the official CPSC notice