Recalls for 1998 Home And Park Roadtrek 200

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Posted on: 2000-08-25
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes built on dodge 2500/3500 van chassis and on chevrolet g-cut away van chassis.  These motor homes were built using frameless windows.  Some of these windows may have not bonded correctly.

Consequence
When the windows are opened/closed, or when little pressure is applied to the vent glass, the bonding can give up producing a delamination between vent glass and aluminum.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the affected windows with new ones.

Notes
Owner notification began september 2000.  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 home & park at 1-888-762-3873.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2000-10-27
Description
Vehicle description: class b motor homes built on chevrolet g-cut away van chassis equipped with an after-market gasoline tank manufactured by transfer flow inc.  Of california.  The tank incorporates a rollover valve and a 5/8 rubber vent hose extending from the top of the tank.  It is possible, with the mounting of the fiberglass body, the vent hose can be chaffed from the fiberglass body underside.

Consequence
This could cause a fuel vapor leak which could lead to a fire or explosion.

Corrective Action
Dealers will lower the gasoline tank to install a spacer shim.  This spacer provides the necessary clearance for the vent hose from the vehicle underside.

Notes
Home & park's recall number is 2000-02.owner notification began november 18, 2000.  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 home & park at 1-888-762-3873.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).