Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 82V-042 · 1982 Brougham R228
BROUGHAM INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 82V-042 covers 24 1982 Brougham R228 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE L.P. GAS PIPING BETWEEN THE L.P. GAS TANK AND THE FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE MIGHT CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM TO DAMAGE THE PIPING. THE PIPING MAY RUPTURE AND ALLOW THE L.P. GAS TO LEAK.
The fix
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING L.P. GAS LINES AND REROUTE THEM TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND WILL ALSO TEST FOR LEAKS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES BUILT ON GMC AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE L.P. GAS LEAKS AND IS IGNITED, A FIRE OR ANEXPLOSION COULD RESULT AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTSOR NEARBY PERSONS.NOTE: THE L.P. GAS SYSTEM SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AT THE TANK VALVE UNTIL THEDEFECT CAN BE CORRECTED.
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 January 1, 1982 to April 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.