Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 03V-247 · Fleetwood vehicles

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 03V-247 covers 88 Fleetwood vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2003.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected882 models
ReportedJul 14, 2003Owners notified Jul 23, 2003
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V247000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD LEAD TO A LP GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.

What to do

The fix

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.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 11, 2002 to February 28, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.