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Home And Park Roadtrek Recall 98V261: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 98V261, reported October 20, 1998, 404 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V261HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 'B' MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE 1500, 2500 AND 3500 VAN CHASSIS. THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS. THE FUEL LINE CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FUEL LEAK.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FUEL OR FUEL VAPOR LEAKING RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ALSO THE ENGINE COULD STALL FROM LACK OF FUEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKING AND POWER STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR HEAT EXPOSURE DAMAGE, REPLACE IF NECESSARY, AND INSTALL THE FUEL LINE INTO EXISTING PLASTIC CLAMPS. A NYLON CABLE TIE WILL BE ADDED TO SECURE THE FUEL LINE TO AN ADJACENT WIRING HARNESS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HOME & PARK AT 1-888-ROADTREK (1-888-762-3873).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

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