Travel 166 1978
Model 166 made in 1978 by Travel got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1978
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
78V192000 | TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 43 | 09/12/1978 | MFR | TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP. | 09/06/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The bolts securing the main fuel tank support to the chassis may break under load allowing the tank to drop to the ground. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a steel strap along the bottom of the gasoline tank support and replace the bolts that secure the support frame to the chassis, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: fuel; fuel tank support bracket.consequences of defect: should the tank drop to the ground, leaking gas, in thepresence of a source of ignition, could result in a fire, property damage, andinjury to nearby persons. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
1 | |||
The consumer was told that the trailer frame was made of a 10 inch steel beam that was not properly heat treated. the consumer believed the frame might break and cause an accident (travel trailer, playmor 2000. 38 foot sport). *ak |