Recall 99V-279: 1998–1999 Dolphin 5330, 1998–1999 Dolphin 5331 and 13 more
NATIONAL RV, INC. recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Oct 14, 1999, covering about 2,950 vehicles.
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.
The fix
Dealers will install bolt-on brackets.
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NATIONAL RV, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V279000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin 5330 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dolphin 5331 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dolphin 5340 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dolphin 5350 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dolphin 5360 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dolphin 5370 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dolphin 5371 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| National RV SEA Breeze | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| National RV Seaview | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Tropi Cal 6330 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Tropi Cal 6331 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Tropi Cal 6350 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Tropi Cal 6351 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Tropi Cal 6370 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Tropi Cal 6371 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-279?
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.
How is recall 99V-279 fixed?
Dealers will install bolt-on brackets.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.