Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-090 · 1984–1986 Honey Honey

HONEY RV INC. recall 88V-090 covers 1,350 1984–1986 Honey Honey for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,3501 model
ReportedJun 1, 1988Owners notified Aug 8, 1988
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

LARGER REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK IS SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP INSIDE THE TANK THAT CAN INCREASE FUEL TEMPERATURE AND TANK PRESSURE.

The risk

TANK PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN SPILLAGE OR SPEWING OFFUEL FROM THE FUEL FILL LINE WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL REPLACEMENT CAP FOR FUEL FILL LINE AND AFFIX WARNING LABEL.

SYSTEM: FUEL FILL CAP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES OVER 25 FEET LONG AND OVER 10,000 GVWRBUILT ON GM P-30 CHASSIS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 1, 1983 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. FUEL EXPULSIONPE88041 · closed Sep 20, 1988
    NHTSA