HITCHHIKER LS 2002: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
| Make : HITCHHIKER | Model : LS | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 2000-06-20 - 2002-06-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V206000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-06-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-05-04 | Date Added to Database: 2004-05-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Carriage, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 381 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE LIQUID PROPANE "LP" GAS SUPPLY HOSE AT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY HOSE AND THE REFRIGERATOR BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
HEAT FROM THE BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LP GAS HOSE. THIS DAMAGE COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE HOSE RESULTING IN A FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION AND SECURE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CARRIAGE AT 1-800-895-0108. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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