Potential fire hazard on Axis Vegas
Just want to post an update to the resolution of our leaking fuel line and what we discovered on our 2014 24.1 Axis.
On our coach there is about a 4 foot section of pressurized fuel line that is not metal. This is where the chassis was extended and a Thor extension to the metal Ford fuel line. Apparently, a critter chewed into ours, and also into the toad charge line at the same location. Without realizing what had happened, ours became a potential bomb spewing gasoline, which any spark could have ignited. Luckily, we discovered the damage right before we left for a trip to the coast.
We were towed and the part has been replaced with a similar piece as a metal one was not available. However, the bigger concern is that it is extremely dangerous to have a nonmetal fuel line that is obviously attractive to rodents. From a safety point this is unacceptable and should not be allowed.
We plan to further research and look for a metal alternative. Meanwhile, wanted to make you aware that this could also happen to yours at home or any campsite and is a huge safety concern. It is more difficult to spot because when the engine is turned off the line only leaks until it is empty. But when engine is on it is spraying gasoline!!! Ours was just forward of the back axle on the driver's side attached to the frame side rail. Please check yours!!!!!!
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