Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 94V-009 · 1993–1994 National Dolphin
NATIONAL RV, INC. recall 94V-009 covers 212 1993–1994 National Dolphin for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
CORRECT HOSES WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS FOR INSTALLATION BY DOLPHIN DEALERS, ANY QUALIFIED REPAIR SHOP, OR A LPG INSTALLER.
SYSTEM: FUEL; LPG LINES; NON-METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 32' AND 34' REAR ENGINE DIESEL POWERED MOTORHOMES WITH PROPANE POWERED AUXILIARY GENERATORS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT NATIONAL RV SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-995-2558. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 February 1, 1993 to November 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.