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1989 WESTERN ALPENLITE Recall - Campaign #92V151000

 
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1989 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 1989 WESTERN ALPENLITE
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
 
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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