Apollo 1980–1981 Equipment recall
Recalled August 12, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V096000 · Apollo
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, FOUR BOLTS WILL BE ADDED THROUGH THE TOP OF THE LPG TANK MOUNTING BRACKET TO SECURE IT TO THE FLOOR OF THE MOTORHOME, IF NECESSARY.
Units
190 units
Description
THE TWO 0.5 BY 1.5 INCH TUBES THAT THE LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM TANK IS BOLTED TO ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT THE WELD BETWEEN THE TUBE ENDS AND THE SUBFLOOR STRUCTURE. INADEQUATE MOUNTING COULD MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME.
What to do
UPON INSPECTION, FOUR BOLTS WILL BE ADDED THROUGH THE TOP OF THE LPG TANK MOUNTING BRACKET TO SECURE IT TO THE FLOOR OF THE MOTORHOME, IF NECESSARY.
Product
Apollo 30DB · Apollo 30RB · Apollo 33DB · Apollo 33RB
Manufacturer(s)
APOLLO MOTOR HOMES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →