Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 98V-261 · 1994 Home And Park Roadtrek
HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES recall 98V-261 covers 404 1994 Home And Park Roadtrek for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V261000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 'B' MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE 1500, 2500 AND 3500 VAN CHASSIS. THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS. THE FUEL LINE CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FUEL LEAK.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FUEL OR FUEL VAPOR LEAKING RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ALSO THE ENGINE COULD STALL FROM LACK OF FUEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKING AND POWER STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR HEAT EXPOSURE DAMAGE, REPLACE IF NECESSARY, AND INSTALL THE FUEL LINE INTO EXISTING PLASTIC CLAMPS. A NYLON CABLE TIE WILL BE ADDED TO SECURE THE FUEL LINE TO AN ADJACENT WIRING HARNESS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HOME & PARK AT 1-888-ROADTREK (1-888-762-3873).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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, 1998 to June 22, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.