Vehicle recall 77V138000 · September 8, 1977
1975-1977 Real Lite Real Lite
On the involved vehicles, the water heater is mounted at the extreme rear position of the motorhome.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the water heater is mounted at the extreme rear position of the motorhome. Because of its position, vibrations could cause the copper l.p. Gas line supplying the water heater to break, allowing l.p. Gas to leak into the interior of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a steel "u" bracket and four bolts to reinforce the water heater and reduce vibrations, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: fuel; l.p. Gas line.consequences of defect: the l.p. Gas could ignite and an explosion or firecould occur, causing serious injury or death.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 8, 1977
- Filed by
- JUNO IND., INC.
- Owner notification
- August 29, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 330
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Real Lite Real Lite (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
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