NHTSA Recall 05V533000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V533000; Date: Nov. 9, 2005
Since the restraining clamp is missing, the hose can bounce up and down. As the vehicle is driven, the connector can fall to the ground dragging onto the pavement and could wear a hole through the hose. Propane can leak out creating the potential for a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Home And Park Roadtrek 170; 2006 Home And Park Roadtrek 170; 2005 Home And Park Roadtrek 190; 2006 Home And Park Roadtrek 190; 2005 Home And Park Roadtrek 210; 2006 Home And Park Roadtrek 210
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Lines And Fittings
Manufactured by: Home & Park Motorhomes
Affected Units:: 381
Recall Summary:
On certain class b motor homes built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with propane bbq connection. A rubber hose is connected to the propane regulator at one end and has a brass shutoff valve connector on the other "free end. " the clamp used for holding the brass bbq shutoff valve is not inserted properly into its holding clamp.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the bbq hose connector assembly, check for any wear, and replace units. The units will be restrained and clamps will be added to limit the length of the free end of the hose. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact home and park at 888-762-3873.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 28, 2005
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