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Newmar 2000–2001 Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled October 7, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V315000 · Newmar

Hazard

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE TO AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL VENT HOSE.

Units

1,263 units

Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD, SPARTAN AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS. ALL FRONT ENGINE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. ALL REAR ENGINE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS WERE BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." AN INCORRECT VENT HOSE WAS INSTALLED ON THE FILL NOZZLE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE HOSE CAN BREAK DOWN ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL VENT HOSE.

Product

Newmar DUTCH STAR · Newmar KOUNTRY AIRE · Newmar KOUNTRY STAR · Newmar LONDON AIRE · Newmar MOUNTAIN AIRE

Manufacturer(s)

Newmar Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →