The problem
Vehicle description: class 'b' motor homes built on dodge 1500, 2500 and 3500 van chassis. The fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine may not be properly secured to the chassis. The fuel line can contact the engine exhaust manifold creating a fuel leak.
The risk
This condition can cause fuel or fuel vapor leaking resulting in a potential fire hazard. Also the engine could stall from lack of fuel, resulting in loss of power braking and power steering control.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for heat exposure damage, replace if necessary, and install the fuel line into existing plastic clamps. A nylon cable tie will be added to secure the fuel line to an adjacent wiring harness.
Contacts
Owner notification began june 24, 1998. Owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact home & park at 1-888-roadtrek (1-888-762-3873). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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 Home And Park dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V261000.
- 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.