Home and park/fuel vent
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: class 'b' motor homes built on dodge 1500, 2500 and 3500 van chassis. the fuelvent hose from the fuel tank to the fuel fill entry may not be vapor tight due to over tightening of the gear clamp at the connection of the plastic vent tank outage to the rubber vent hose. this can result in fuel or fuel vapor leaking.
Safety Consequence
This condition can cause fuel or fuel vapor leaking resulting in a potential fire hazard. also the engine could stall from lack of fuel, resulting in loss of power braking and power steering control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the gear clamp securing the rubber vent hose to the plastic vent tube, install a rigid insert tube into the plastic vent tube, and reattach the hose and clamp. the riberglass cover in the running board storage compartment must first be removed for access.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. or involving Fuel System, Gasoline.
FAQ: Recall 98V136000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98V136000?
NHTSA recall 98V136000 was issued by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. on June 22, 1998. It addresses: Home and park/fuel vent. The recall affects approximately 404 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V136000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.