Vehicle recall 82V042000 · April 28, 1982
1982 Brougham R228
On the involved vehicles, the improper routing of the l.p.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the improper routing of the l.p. Gas piping between the l.p. Gas tank and the fuel burning appliance might cause the rear axle suspension system to damage the piping. The piping may rupture and allow the l.p. Gas to leak.
- Remedy
- Dealer will remove the existing l.p. Gas lines and reroute them to avoid any possible damage and will also test for leaks at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes built on GMC and Chevrolet chassis.system: fuel; l.p. Gas line.consequences of defect: if the l.p. Gas leaks and is ignited, a fire or anexplosion could result and cause serious personal injury or death to occupantsor nearby persons.note: the l.p. Gas system should be turned off at the tank valve until thedefect can be corrected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 1982
- Filed by
- BROUGHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 19, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, 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.
- Brougham R228 (1982): 1982
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