Make : NATIONAL | Model : DOLPHIN | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19930201 - 19931101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V009000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940117 | Date Received by ODI: 19940110 | Date Added to Database: 19940125 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NATIONAL RV, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 212 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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