NHTSA recall 00V315000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Newmar Dutch Star and 4 more
Reported Oct 7, 20001,263 vehicles affectedNEWMAR CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 2000 – Aug 31, 2000
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence to an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel vent hose.