Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 79V-119 · 1976–1978 American Clipper American Clipper
AMERICAN CLIPPER CORP. recall 79V-119 covers 3,630 1976–1978 American Clipper American Clipper for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE ROAD CONDITIONS, THE COPPER TUBING WHICH CONNECTS THE HOT WATER HEATER TO THE MAIN PROPANE GAS LINE COULD RUPTURE, THEREBY RESULTING IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK WITHIN THE MOTORHOME.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING COPPER TUBING WHICH CONNECTS THE HOT WATER HEATER TO THE MAIN PROPANE GAS LINE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: L.P.GAS; LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF SUCH A LEAK, THE ACCUMULATION OFPROPANE GAS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MOTORHOME ANDSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.NOTE: THERE MAY BE NO WARNING THAT A LEAK HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE ODOR OF THEPROPANE GAS MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DETECT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE ENTIREPROPANE SYSTEM BE SHUT OFF AT THE PROPANE TANK UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT RUBBERLINE HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1976 to June 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.