Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 77V-063 · Coachmen vehicles
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 77V-063 covers 242 Coachmen vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM WHCH MAY NOT AFFORD PROPER VAPOR RECOVERY AND LEAK PREVENTION.
The fix
DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS DEFECT BY SUBSTITUTING A FILL SPOUT FITTED WITH AN ADAPTER AND CONNECTING AND CLAMPING THE VAPOR RECOVERY HOSE TO THE ADAPTER. A SECOND CLAMP WILL BE PLACED OVER THE NEOPRENE FILL HOSE IN WHICH THE FILL SPOUT IS INSERTED. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE DONT AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITIN COULD RESULT IN GASOLINE OVERFLOW WHICHCAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.