Georgie BOY 1978–1981 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled April 6, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V068000 · Georgie BOY
Hazard
THIS TYPE OF FAILURE PRESENTS A HAZARD OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND WILL REPLACE ANY STRAPS THAT SHOW SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF INTEGRITY. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CHASSIS, CHRYSLER NO LONGER PROVIDES REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK STRAPS. NEW REPLACEMENT STRAPS WILL BE FABRICATED FROM THE CHRYSLER DRAWINGS.
Units
490 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHRYSLER M50 AND M60 CHASSIS. THE MAIN FUEL TANK IS SUPPORTED BY TWO METAL STRAPS. THESE SUPPORTING STRAPS CAN CORRODE OVER TIME AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO FALL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND WILL REPLACE ANY STRAPS THAT SHOW SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF INTEGRITY. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CHASSIS, CHRYSLER NO LONGER PROVIDES REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK STRAPS. NEW REPLACEMENT STRAPS WILL BE FABRICATED FROM THE CHRYSLER DRAWINGS.
Product
Georgie BOY ISLANDER · Georgie BOY LUXURY LINER · Georgie BOY LUXURY LINER I · Georgie BOY LUXURY LINER II · Georgie BOY SIERRA I · Georgie BOY SIERRA I-A · Georgie BOY SIERRA II · Georgie BOY SWINGER LIMITED
Manufacturer(s)
GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →