Tank assembly: mountingRecall 78V-192 · 1976–1978 Travel 166
TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP. recall 78V-192 covers 43 1976–1978 Travel 166 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BOLTS SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TANK SUPPORT TO THE CHASSIS MAY BREAK UNDER LOAD ALLOWING THE TANK TO DROP TO THE GROUND.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A STEEL STRAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE GASOLINE TANK SUPPORT AND REPLACE THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SUPPORT FRAME TO THE CHASSIS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE TANK DROP TO THE GROUND, LEAKING GAS, IN THEPRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, ANDINJURY TO NEARBY PERSONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.