BMW 323 1994: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
| Make : BMW | Model : 323 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1992-08-01 - 1999-08-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99E036000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-11-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-10-18 | Date Added to Database: 1999-10-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Norcold Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 127035 | ||
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Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GAS/ELECTRIC ABSORPTION REFRIGERATORS USED IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND CAMPING TRAILERS. THE SWIVEL NUT WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL CONNECTION COMPONENT OF A PRESSURE TAP DEVICE HAS "STRESS CORROSION CRACKING." |
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Consequence:
THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 5, 1999.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 NORCOLD AT 1-937-497-3080. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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