| Make : ARGOSY | Model : TRAVEL TRAILERS | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : - 19780901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V219000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19781023 | Date Received by ODI: 19781010 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG SYSTEMS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5276 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REFRIGERATOR SERVICE COMPARTMENT DOOR MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS IN THE EVENT OF A LEAK IN THE COMPARTMENT. THIS GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND TENDS TO POCKET BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE LOUVERS, THUS NECESSITATING AN ADDITIONAL VENT OPENING IN THE FLOOR OF THE COMPARTMENT TO DRAIN OFF ANY ACCUMULATED GAS POCKETS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
AN ADDITIONAL VENT OPENING WILL BE INSTALLED TO DRAIN OFF ANY ACCUMULATED GAS POCKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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