WESTERN ALPENLITE 1998: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V017000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | ALPENLITE | 1998 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2002-01-15 | 2002-01-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND TRUCK CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH MODEL HP 6000 AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER REGULATORS. THESE REGULATORS CONTAIN TWO RUBBER DIAPHRAGMS IN WHICH THE SECOND DIAPHRAGM CAN TEAR UNDER PRESSURE RESULTING IN A PROPANE LEAK.
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
EMERALD ISLE "FOR GRAND HALL" WILL BE CONDUCTING THE REMEDY CAMPAIGN. A REVISED REGULATOR WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO INSPECT THE GAS REGULATOR FOR THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFYING MARKS: MODEL 6000, P1.0 - 15.6, Q6.R280, AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER BY H.P. INC. IF THESE ARE ON THE GAS REGULATORS, OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT EMERALD ISLE TOLL-FREE AT 866-828-2788.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
