Vehicle recall 79V119000 · May 15, 1979

1976-1978 American Clipper American Clipper

Under certain severe road conditions, the copper tubing which connects the hot water heater to the main propane gas line could rupture, thereby resulting in a propane gas leak…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Under certain severe road conditions, the copper tubing which connects the hot water heater to the main propane gas line could rupture, thereby resulting in a propane gas leak within the motorhome.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the existing copper tubing which connects the hot water heater to the main propane gas line.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: l.p.gas; lines.consequences of defect: in the event of such a leak, the accumulation ofpropane gas could result in an explosion causing damage to the motorhome andserious personal injury to occupants.note: there may be no warning that a leak has occurred since the odor of thepropane gas may be difficult to detect. It is recommended that the entirepropane system be shut off at the propane tank until the replacement rubberline has been installed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V119000
Reported to NHTSA: May 15, 1979
Filed by: AMERICAN CLIPPER CORP.
Owner notification: January 15, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,630
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings

Recall 79V119000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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American Clipper American Clipper (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976

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