THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS SUPPLY HOSE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LP TANK CAN CONTACT THE TANK PLUMBING
— Recall Campaign #96V150000
THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SUPPLY HOSE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LP TANK CAN CONTACT THE TANK PLUMBING GUARD CAUSING THE HOSE TO WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING LP GAS TO BE RELEASED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 30 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V150000
| Manufacturer: | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 02, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V150000 |
| Units affected: | 30 |
- Description:
- THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SUPPLY HOSE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LP TANK CAN CONTACT THE TANK PLUMBING GUARD CAUSING THE HOSE TO WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING LP GAS TO BE RELEASED.
- Consequeces:
- LEAKAGE OF LP GAS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL ADD AN ELBOW TO THE MANIFOLD PIPE WHICH WILL REDIRECT THE HOSE AROUND THE GUARD GIVING THE HOSE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE EDGE OF THE GUARD.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: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 WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.