1988 Van American American
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Van American American. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Van American American. Newest first.
External mounts, on which liquid propane gas tanks are fastened, could fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Tank may fall causing damage to the tank and possibleleakage of propane gas, which could cause a fire or explosion.
Remedy
Repair tank mounting to prevent failure and install heat shield, as necessary.
A secondary heat shield collar may have been omitted from the furnace exhaust tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Surrounding materials may become overheated and couldresult in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Install a heat shield.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lp tank separation
There is no summary currently available
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