Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V261000 Reported October 20, 1998

Home and park/fuel line

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 404 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V261000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
404
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 20, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 'b' motor homes built on dodge 1500, 2500 and 3500 van chassis. the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine may not be properly secured to the chassis. the fuel line can contact the engine exhaust manifold creating a fuel leak.

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 inspect the fuel line for heat exposure damage, replace if necessary, and install the fuel line into existing plastic clamps. a nylon cable tie will be added to secure the fuel line to an adjacent wiring harness.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V261000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V261000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V261000?

NHTSA recall 98V261000 was issued by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. on October 20, 1998. It addresses: Home and park/fuel line. 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 98V261000 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.