Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 04V-206 · Carriage vehicles
CARRIAGE, INC recall 04V-206 covers 381 Carriage vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SUPPLY HOSE AT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY HOSE AND THE REFRIGERATOR BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY.
The risk
HEAT FROM THE BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LP GAS HOSE. THIS DAMAGE COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE HOSE RESULTING IN A FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION AND SECURE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CARRIAGE AT 1-800-895-0108.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 20, 2000 to March 15, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.