Vehicle recall 92V151000 · October 20, 1992
Western Alpenlite, Travellite and 1 more model
The LPG pigtail hose which connects to LPG bottle and leads to the LPG regulator can separate at the crimp that connects the brass petroleum, oil, and lubricants (p.o.l.) nut to…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The LPG pigtail hose which connects to LPG bottle and leads to the LPG regulator can separate at the crimp that connects the brass petroleum, oil, and lubricants (p.o.l.) nut to the flexible gas hose.
- Consequence
- Hose separation between the bottle and the regulator cancause unrestricted flow of LPG and result in fire near a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the two pigtail hoses on every vehicle.
- Notes
- System: equipment; liquid petroleum gas (LPG) hoses.vehicle description: fifth wheel recreational vehicles and slide in campers.note: western will ship the new pigtail hoses to owners, and reimburse ownersthe cost of returning the defective pigtails as well as five dollars for theirassistance in this recall.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V151000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 1992
- Filed by
- WESTERN RV, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 16, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Alpenlite (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Western Travellite (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Western Wilderness (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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