NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN 1993: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : NATIONAL RV | Model : DOLPHIN | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1993-02-01 - 1993-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V009000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-01-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-01-10 | Date Added to Database: 1994-01-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 212 | ||
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Summary:
INCORRECT LP GAS HOSES WERE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE LPG TANK AND THE LPG PRESSURE REGULATORS. THESE HOSES ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE AT THE PRESSURE AT WHICH THEY ARE OPERATING AND MAY RUPTURE. |
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Consequence:
IF THE LPG HOSE RUPTURES, PROPANE WOULD BE EXPELLED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE CREATING A HIGH POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WHICH COULD SERIOUSLY BURN OR KILL PERSONS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. |
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Remedy:
CORRECT HOSES WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS FOR INSTALLATION BY DOLPHIN DEALERS, ANY QUALIFIED REPAIR SHOP, OR A LPG INSTALLER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; LPG LINES; NON-METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 32' AND 34' REAR ENGINE DIESEL POWERED MOTORHOMES WITH PROPANE POWERED AUXILIARY GENERATORS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT NATIONAL RV SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-995-2558. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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