Safety Recall NHTSA · 96E019000 Reported July 5, 1996

Equipment:other pieces:auxilliary generator

Q: What is recall 96E019000?

NHTSA recall 96E019000 was issued by Onan, Inc. on July 5, 1996. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:auxilliary generator. The recall affects approximately 1,391 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Onan, Inc. · Equipment · 1,391 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96E019000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Onan, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

1,391

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 5, 1996

Defect Summary

The "o" rings of the regulator assembly can weaken and break when exposed to high ambient temperatures.

Safety Consequence

If an ignition source is present, lp gas leakage could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will either remove the lp gas regulator and replace it with a model not subject to rupture, or install a pre-regulator in the fuel system.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Onan, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 96E019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96E019000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96E019000?

NHTSA recall 96E019000 was issued by Onan, Inc. on July 5, 1996. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:auxilliary generator. The recall affects approximately 1,391 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Onan, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96E019000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.