DOLPHIN 5331 1999: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V279000
Make | Model | Year |
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DOLPHIN | 5331 | 1999 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1999-12-12 | 1999-10-14 | 1999-10-26 |
Production Dates: 1997-10-01 - 1999-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: NATIONAL R.V. INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2950
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A MODEL 1546 LIQUID PROPANE GAS "LPG" TANK INSTALLED. THE TANK BRACKET CAN FAIL AND COULD SUBSEQUENTLY DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE.
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL BOLT-ON BRACKETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 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 NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-439-3653.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.