Vehicle recall 78V192000 · September 6, 1978
1976-1978 Travel 166
The bolts securing the main fuel tank support to the chassis may break under load allowing the tank to drop to the ground.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bolts securing the main fuel tank support to the chassis may break under load allowing the tank to drop to the ground.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V192000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 6, 1978
- Filed by
- TRAVEL EQUIPMENT CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 12, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Travel 166 (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
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