Campaign 12V-187

Onboard, auxiliary fuel storage tank is installed too high, which does not permit the tank to be filled properly

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Defect summary

CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ELEVATION RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012. THE ONBOARD, AUXILIARY FUEL STORAGE TANK IS INSTALLED TOO HIGH, WHICH DOES NOT PERMIT THE TANK TO BE FILLED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY COME BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK AND SPILL.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

CROSSROADS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR AT 937-596-6849 OR CROSSROADS AT 260-593-2866.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 12V187000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 12V-187
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
CrossroadsElevation20120
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.