Recalls › 79V119000

NHTSA recall 79V119000

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings

American Clipper American Clipper

Reported May 15, 19793,630 vehicles affectedAMERICAN CLIPPER CORP.Built Feb 1, 1976 – Jun 1, 1978

The defect

Under certain severe road conditions, the copper tubing which connects the hot water heater to the main propane gas line could rupture, thereby resulting in a propane gas leak within the motorhome.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the existing copper tubing which connects the hot water heater to the main propane gas line.

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Vehicles in this recall

American Clipper American Clipper
197619771978

Notes

Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: l.p.gas; lines.consequences of defect: in the event of such a leak, the accumulation ofpropane gas could result in an explosion causing damage to the motorhome andserious personal injury to occupants.note: there may be no warning that a leak has occurred since the odor of thepropane gas may be difficult to detect. It IS recommended that the entirepropane system be shut off at the propane tank until the replacement rubberline has been installed.