The defect
THE L.P. GAS SUPPLY LINE TO THE WATER HEATER MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE KITCHEN SINK BASE DRAWER. THE ACTION OF OPENING AND CLOSING THE DRAWER MAY CAUSE CHAFING TO THE L.P. GAS LINE WHICH COULD RUPTURE THE LINE.
The remedy
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE L.P. GAS SUPPLY LINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE KITCHEN SINK DRAWER.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|
Components: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Other equipment recalls in 1978
19 of the 272 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 1978 concerned the equipment; HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. filed 53 campaigns in all.
| 78V271000 29 Dec 1978 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| 78V270000 22 Dec 1978 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| 78V253000 20 Nov 1978 | APOLLO MOTOR HOMES, INC. |
| 78V221000 11 Oct 1978 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| 78V217000 10 Oct 1978 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| 78V219000 10 Oct 1978 | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY |
| 78V206000 26 Sept 1978 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| 78V194000 6 Sept 1978 | SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 1978