NHTSA Recall 03V247000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2003-07-14. An estimated 88 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MODEL R, CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS PIPE AND HOSE IS UNSUPPORTED AND CAN BE PINCHED DURING SLIDE OUT ROOM OPERATION.
Risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LP GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL SUPPORT HARDWARE FOR THE LP GAS PIPE AND HOSE AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY OR AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Manufacturer campaign number: 30711
Notes
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 30711.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).