Freightliner 2001 Fuel System, Other recall
Recalled December 27, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V259000 · Freightliner
Hazard
IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.
Units
57 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.
Product
Freightliner MT
Manufacturer(s)
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →