| Make : APOLLO | Model : 30RB | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19791001 - 19810201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V096000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19810820 | Date Received by ODI: 19810812 | Date Added to Database: 19810819 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: APOLLO MOTOR HOMES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: APOLLO MOTOR HOMES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 190 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TWO 0.5 BY 1.5 INCH TUBES THAT THE LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM TANK IS BOLTED TO ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT THE WELD BETWEEN THE TUBE ENDS AND THE SUBFLOOR STRUCTURE. INADEQUATE MOUNTING COULD MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, FOUR BOLTS WILL BE ADDED THROUGH THE TOP OF THE LPG TANK MOUNTING BRACKET TO SECURE IT TO THE FLOOR OF THE MOTORHOME, IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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