NHTSA campaign 98V174000
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 98V174000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FUEL FILL VENT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH WHEN INSTALLED INTO THE FUEL TANK TO ALLOW AIR TO PASS THROUGH THE VENT HOLES, CREATING A BACK SPLASH OF FUEL.
Reported 07/30/1998
What can happen
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT FUEL FILL VENT WITH A LONGER STEM ALLOWING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR FLOW.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap
Affected years and models
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