NHTSA Recall 02V039000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2002-02-05. An estimated 69 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON SOME CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AN INCORRECT FLEX HOSE ASSEMBLY AND FITTING WAS MATED TO THE SIDE ROOM BULKHEAD CONNECTOR.
Risk
THIS MATING COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK AFTER VIBRATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LIQUID PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FLEX HOSE ASSEMBLIES AND BRASS COUPLING FITTINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2002. 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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).