Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-006 · Jubilee and Mobile Traveler vehicles
MOBILE TRAVELER, INC. recall 85V-006 covers 1,238 Jubilee and Mobile Traveler vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 7, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LP GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WHERE THE LP LINE PASSES OVER THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH CLEARANCE AND COULD ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE LP LINE AND THE LEAF SPRING. THIS COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE COPPER TUBING. OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO CLOSE OFF THE VALVE TO THE LP GAS AND NOT USE THE SYSTEM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THERE MAY BE LEAKAGE OF LP GAS WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH FROM ASPHYXIATION OR EXPLOSION.
The fix
REROUTE THE LP GAS PIPE UNDER THE LEAF SPRING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES (CLASS C) BUILT ON CHEVROLET, GMC AND FORDCHASSIS WITH LPG SYSTEM.SYSTEM: LP GAS.
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 September 1, 1983 to November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.