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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
78V192000TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP. V (Vehicle)4309/12/1978MFRTRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP.09/06/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer 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.
NotesVehicle 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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