WESTERN ALPENLITE 1989: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V151000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | ALPENLITE | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-10-16 | 1992-10-20 | 1992-10-30 |
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
HOSE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BOTTLE AND THE REGULATOR CANCAUSE UNRESTRICTED FLOW OF LPG AND RESULT IN FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
REPLACE THE TWO PIGTAIL HOSES ON EVERY VEHICLE.
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.
