The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes built on a chevrolet chassis. The frame rail extension will not support a full liquid propane (lp) gas tank. Vibration of the tank can cause the mounting hardware to become loose and eventualy could cause the tank to fall off.
The risk
If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
The fix
Dealers will install a rail support for the lp tank.
Contacts
Owner notification: owner notification will begin january 10, 1997. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V259000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.