Dolphin and others Recall 99V279000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly, Mounting

NHTSA recall 99V279000 · announced October 14, 1999 · filed by National Rv, Inc. · 2,950 units affected

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

DEALERS WILL INSTALL BOLT-ON BRACKETS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Dolphin 5330
• 1999 Dolphin 5330
• 1998 Dolphin 5331
• 1999 Dolphin 5331
• 1998 Dolphin 5340
• 1999 Dolphin 5340
• 1998 Dolphin 5350
• 1999 Dolphin 5350
• 1998 Dolphin 5360
• 1999 Dolphin 5360
• 1998 Dolphin 5370
• 1999 Dolphin 5370
• 1998 Dolphin 5371
• 1999 Dolphin 5371
• 1998 National Rv Sea Breeze
• 1999 National Rv Sea Breeze
• 1998 National Rv Seaview
• 1999 National Rv Seaview
• 1998 Tropi Cal 6330
• 1999 Tropi Cal 6330
• 1998 Tropi Cal 6331
• 1999 Tropi Cal 6331
• 1998 Tropi Cal 6350
• 1999 Tropi Cal 6350
• 1998 Tropi Cal 6351
• 1999 Tropi Cal 6351
• 1998 Tropi Cal 6370
• 1999 Tropi Cal 6370
• 1998 Tropi Cal 6371
• 1999 Tropi Cal 6371

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.