Tank assembly: mountingRecall 99V-279 · Dolphin and National Rv vehicles

NATIONAL RV, INC. recall 99V-279 covers 2,950 Dolphin and National Rv vehicles for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,95015 models

ReportedOct 14, 1999Owners notified Dec 12, 1999

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V279000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A MODEL 1546 LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TANK INSTALLED. THE TANK BRACKET CAN FAIL AND COULD SUBSEQUENTLY DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL BOLT-ON BRACKETS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-439-3653.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.

15 models

Vehicles in this recall

Dolphin 53301998, 1999

Dolphin 53311998, 1999

Dolphin 53401998, 1999

Dolphin 53501998, 1999

Dolphin 53601998, 1999

Dolphin 53701998, 1999

Dolphin 53711998, 1999

National Rv SEA Breeze1998, 1999

National Rv SEA View1998, 1999

Tropi Cal 63301998, 1999

Tropi Cal 63311998, 1999

Tropi Cal 63501998, 1999

Tropi Cal 63511998, 1999

Tropi Cal 63701998, 1999

Tropi Cal 63711998, 1999

Built from October 1, 1997 to April 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.