Beatrice Foods Company | NHTSA Recall #78V219000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V219000 by Beatrice Foods Company. Includes 5,276 affected units, LPG SYSTEMS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The refrigerator service compartment door may not be of sufficient size to provide adequate ventilation for liquid propane gas in the event of a leak in the compartment. This gas is heavier than air and tends to pocket below the level of the louvers, thus necessitating an additional vent opening in the floor of the compartment to drain off any accumulated gas pockets.
Corrective Action
An additional vent opening will be installed to drain off any accumulated gas pockets.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 78V219000
Manufacturer: Beatrice Foods Company
Report Received Date: 1978-10-10T00:00:00
Subject: Lpg systems
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 5,276
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The refrigerator service compartment door may not be of sufficient size to provide adequate ventilation for liquid propane gas in the event of a leak in the compartment. This gas is heavier than air and tends to pocket below the level of the louvers, thus necessitating an additional vent opening in the floor of the compartment to drain off any accumulated gas pockets.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: An additional vent opening will be installed to drain off any accumulated gas pockets.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-mjnr.xzf3-msmg
NHTSA ID: 78V219000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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