Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 82V-002 · Coleman vehicles
COLEMAN CO., INC. recall 82V-002 covers 133 Coleman vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, GAS LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE RUBBER HOSE AND THE FURRLE NIPPLE MAY OCCUR DUE TO INSTALLATION OF BAD OR UNDERSIZED NIPPLES.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING PROPANE GAS HOSES WITH NEW ONES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS, CAMPING.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P. GAS HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AFIRE OR AN EXPLOSION COULD RESULT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY.NOTE: THE L.P. GAS SUPPLY SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AT THE OUTSIDE BULK THROTTLEVALVE AND THE TRAILER SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS PRIOR TOUSE.
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 November 1, 1981 to December 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.