NHTSA Campaign 00V315000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Oct 7, 2000 · 1,263 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD, SPARTAN AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS. ALL FRONT ENGINE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. ALL REAR ENGINE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS WERE BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." AN INCORRECT VENT HOSE WAS INSTALLED ON THE FILL NOZZLE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE HOSE CAN BREAK DOWN ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE TO AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL VENT HOSE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2000 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2001 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE | 2001 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2000 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2001 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2000 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2001 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2000 | 1,263 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2001 | 1,263 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V315000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.