1990 WESTERN ALPENLITE RECALL - #92V151000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE LPG PIGTAIL HOSE WHICH CONNECTS TO LPG BOTTLE AND LEADS TO THE LPG REGULATOR CAN SEPARATE AT THE CRIMP THAT CONNECTS THE BRASS PETROLEUM, OIL, AND LUBRICANTS (P.O.L.) NUT TO THE FLEXIBLE GAS HOSE.
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| Vehicle |
1990 WESTERN ALPENLITE |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN RV, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/30/1992 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN RV, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/16/1992 |
| # Affected |
112 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE LPG PIGTAIL HOSE WHICH CONNECTS TO LPG BOTTLE AND LEADS TO THE LPG REGULATOR CAN SEPARATE AT THE CRIMP THAT CONNECTS THE BRASS PETROLEUM, OIL, AND LUBRICANTS (P.O.L.) NUT TO THE FLEXIBLE GAS HOSE. |
| Consequences |
HOSE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BOTTLE AND THE REGULATOR CANCAUSE UNRESTRICTED FLOW OF LPG AND RESULT IN FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE TWO PIGTAIL HOSES ON EVERY VEHICLE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND SLIDE IN CAMPERS.NOTE: WESTERN WILL SHIP THE NEW PIGTAIL HOSES TO OWNERS, AND REIMBURSE OWNERSTHE COST OF RETURNING THE DEFECTIVE PIGTAILS AS WELL AS FIVE DOLLARS FOR THEIRASSISTANCE IN THIS RECALL. |
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