Vehicle recall 79V139000 · June 5, 1979
1979 Beaver Beaver
The 2" gasoline filler hose may be mounted in such a manner that it may come into contact with the exhaust piping, causing the hose to melt, and permitting gasoline to leak from…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The 2" gasoline filler hose may be mounted in such a manner that it may come into contact with the exhaust piping, causing the hose to melt, and permitting gasoline to leak from the tank.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace filler hose, add a hose support clamp, and ensure that filler hose is a minimum of four inches from the exhaust piping, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly pipe, filler neck.consequences of defect: if an ignition source was present, leaking gasolinecooud cause a vehicle fire and serious personal injury.note: owner is advised not to start motorhome engine until the exhaust systemhas been inspected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V139000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 1979
- Filed by
- BEAVER COACHES, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Beaver Beaver (1979): 1979
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