1990 Western Alpenlite Recalls

All 1990 Western Alpenlite recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 30th, 1992
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
October 30th, 1992
Units Effected
112
NHTSA Campaign Number: 92V151000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Date of Owner Notification: October 16th, 1992

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
HOSE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BOTTLE AND THE REGULATOR CANCAUSE UNRESTRICTED FLOW OF LPG AND RESULT IN FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE TWO PIGTAIL HOSES ON EVERY VEHICLE.

Recall Notes:
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.

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