Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 02V-039 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 02V-039 covers 69 Fleetwood vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON SOME CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AN INCORRECT FLEX HOSE ASSEMBLY AND FITTING WAS MATED TO THE SIDE ROOM BULKHEAD CONNECTOR.
The risk
THIS MATING COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK AFTER VIBRATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LIQUID PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION.
The fix
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2001 to January 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.