Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 04V-419 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 04V-419 covers 197 Fleetwood vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V419000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE RANGE TOP LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) CONNECTION LINE IS A FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTOR. THIS HOSE IS ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A BURNER AND MAY MELT WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
The risk
IF MELTING OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER LPG HOSE CONNECTION IN THE RANGE TOP WITH A COPPER LPG CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO.40817.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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 17, 2003 to August 16, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.