1998 WESTERN ALPENLITE RECALL - #02V017000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND TRUCK CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH MODEL HP 6000 AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER REGULATORS. THESE REGULATORS CONTAIN TWO RUBBER DIAPHRAGMS IN WHICH THE SECOND DIAPHRAGM CAN TEAR UNDER PRESSURE RESULTING IN A PROPANE LEAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 WESTERN ALPENLITE |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN RV, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/25/2002 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN RV, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
0 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND TRUCK CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH MODEL HP 6000 AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER REGULATORS. THESE REGULATORS CONTAIN TWO RUBBER DIAPHRAGMS IN WHICH THE SECOND DIAPHRAGM CAN TEAR UNDER PRESSURE RESULTING IN A PROPANE LEAK. |
| Consequences |
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
| Corrective action |
EMERALD ISLE (FOR GRAND HALL) WILL BE CONDUCTING THE REMEDY CAMPAIGN. A REVISED REGULATOR WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO INSPECT THE GAS REGULATOR FOR THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFYING MARKS: MODEL 6000, P1.0 - 15.6, Q6.R280, AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER BY H.P. INC. IF THESE ARE ON THE GAS REGULATORS, OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT EMERALD ISLE TOLL-FREE AT 866-828-2788. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 WESTERN ALPENLITE Recall for SUSPENSION
1998 WESTERN ALPENLITE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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