Vehicle recall 96V259000 · December 27, 1996

2001 Freightliner MT

Vehicle description: motor homes built on a Chevrolet chassis.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The frame rail extension will not support a full liquid propane (lp) gas tank. Vibration of the tank can cause the mounting hardware to become loose and eventualy could cause the tank to fall off.
Consequence: If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a rail support for the lp tank.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 10, 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V259000
Reported to NHTSA: December 27, 1996
Filed by: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: January 10, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 57
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Recall 96V259000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner MT (2001): 2001

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