Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 77V-208 · 1977 Brougham Brougham
BROUGHAM INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 77V-208 covers 100 1977 Brougham Brougham for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V208000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRASS COMPRESSION COUPLER USED TO JOIN TWO HALVES OF LIQUID PROPANE GAS MANIFOLD BETWEEN THE FRAME MEMBERS BELOW THE FLOOR, CAN BE THE SOURCE OF A LIQUID PROPANE GAS LEAK WHEN SUBJECTED TO OVER-THE-ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN APPROVED TYPE COUPLING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS; FITTINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING GAS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUSINJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.NOTE: PRIOR TO REPAIR, THE RISK OF A FIRE MAY BE ELIMINATED BY TURNING OFF THEGAS AT THE LP GAS TANK.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.