Interpretation ID: aiam1346
Sr.
Quality Control Manager
Streamline Division
1213 West Main Street
Thorntown
IN 46701;
Dear Mr. Wendelin: This is in acknowledgment of your Defect Information Report, i accordance with the defect reporting regulations, Part 573.; The Defect Information Report involves: 41 - 1973 SL, Regency Imperial, and Crown Imperial Travel Trailers. Possibility that the 3/8 inch copper tube lines from the gas manifold to all appliances may have a defect thereby causing gas leakage, which may allow for a possible fire hazard.; The following National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio identification number has been assigned to the campaign *73-0224*. The first quarterly status report for this campaign is required to be submitted by February 5, 1974.; Please refer to the above number in all future correspondenc concerning this campaign.; In addition, the letter which you have sent to the first purchaser does not meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 577 (copy enclosed) in the following respects. It does not contain the specific statements required by sections 577.4(a) and (b)(1). Your reference to a 'possible' safety hazard, moreover, is not permitted under paragraph 577.4(b)(1). We do not consider your letter to adequately describe the malfunction, as required by sections 577.4(c)(1) and (c)(2). You do not, for example, indicate the effect or possible consequence of an 'improper flare' on a gas line. Nor do you state any precautions the owner can take to reduce the likelihood of the malfunction occurring as required by 577.4(c)(4). Your letter fails completely to evaluate the risk to traffic safety as required by section 577.4(d). Finally, we consider your reference to 'no reported related failures' to be a disclaimer prohibited by section 577.6.; It is necessary for you to revise this letter as we have indicated an to provide this office and the owners with a copy of the revised letter.; Failure to comply with this regulation can result in the imposition o civil penalties and injunctive sanctions.; If you desire further information, please contact Messrs. James Murra or Marx Elliott of this office (202) 426- 2840.; Sincerely, Andrew G. Detrick, Acting Director, Office of Defect Investigation, Motor Vehicle Programs;