NHTSA Recall 92V151000
Filed by WESTERN PRODUCTS. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 1992-10-20. An estimated 112 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
HOSE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BOTTLE AND THE REGULATOR CANCAUSE UNRESTRICTED FLOW OF LPG AND RESULT IN FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
What the manufacturer will do
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.