Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-100 · 1984–1986 Travelcraft Travelcraft

TRAVELCRAFT INC. recall 88V-100 covers 415 1984–1986 Travelcraft Travelcraft for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4151 model
ReportedJun 24, 1988Owners notified Oct 19, 1988
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

TRUCKS ARE SUBJECT TO PRESSURIZATION OF THE FUEL TANK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

The risk

REMOVAL OF FUEL FILLER CAP COULD RESULT IN SPILLAGE ORSPEWING OF FUEL FROM THE TANK WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE CAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER LINE.

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES OVER 10,000 GVWR AND OVER 27 FEET LONG.

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 January 1, 1977 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. FUEL EXPULSIONPE88040 · closed Sep 20, 1988
    NHTSA