1998 SHASTA SHASTA Recalls (2)

Campaign:

98V010001 on 06/01/1998

Component:

Fuel system, other:storage

Defect:

Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. these cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. the overfill protection device may not function properly.

Consequence:

If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.

Correction:

Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.

Notes:

Owner notification by manchester tank began january 28, 1998.owners who do not get their lpg cylinder replaced free of charge within a reasonable time should contact manchester tank/recall management at 1-800-420-7511.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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Campaign:

99V228000 on 09/16/1999

Component:

Structure

Manufactured:

09/30/1996 - 09/30/1998

Affected:

468

Defect:

The 5th wheel trailer frame rails are fabricated from i beams. the web of these beams can crack above the axle attachments.

Consequence:

Cracking of the frame rails above the axle attachment can cause control problems for the tow vehicle operator.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the frames of these trailers. if cracks are detected, the area will be welded and a plate will be placed over the area using 1/4" flat steel. rerouting of the holding tank drain pipes may be necessary on some models.

Notes:

Owner notification began february 8, 2000. 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 coachmen at 1-800-453-6064. 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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