Recall 99V-335: 1998–1999 Home And Park Roadtrek
HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Nov 26, 1999, covering about 606 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: class b motor homes built on dodge 3500 or 2500 van chassis. The generator fuel pickup fitting was self tapped into a drilled hole beside the fuel sending unit on top of the plastic fuel tank. Sealant was used on the thread before the fitting was screwed into the tank. On some vehicles, the fuel pickup fitting was not sealed properly against the tank wall, and when the tank is full, fuel or fuel vapors can leak out.
The risk
In a crash, fuel or fuel vapors can leak when the tank is full, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the self tapping fuel pickup with a new one with regular thread fitting secured to the tank with a lock nut inside the tank.
Notes
Owner notification began december 19, 1999. 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 home & park at 1-888-roadtrek (1-888-762-3873).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V335000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Home And Park Roadtrek | 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-335?
Vehicle description: class b motor homes built on dodge 3500 or 2500 van chassis. The generator fuel pickup fitting was self tapped into a drilled hole beside the fuel sending unit on top of the plastic fuel tank. Sealant was used on the thread before the fitting was screwed into the tank. On some vehicles, the fuel pickup fitting was not sealed properly against the tank wall, and when the tank is full, fuel or fuel vapors can leak out.
How is recall 99V-335 fixed?
Dealers will replace the self tapping fuel pickup with a new one with regular thread fitting secured to the tank with a lock nut inside the tank.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.