Storage: tank assemblyRecall 77V-128 · 1977 Fleetwood Tioga
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 77V-128 covers 50 1977 Fleetwood Tioga for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CONVERTIBLE SOFA MAY CONTAIN A SINGLE SCREW THAT COULD PENETRATE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK. IF THE TANK IS NEARLY FULL, RIDING OVER ROUGH ROADS COULD CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FUEL TANK, IF DAMAGED. SCREWS WILL BE REPLACED BY 1 1/2 INCH LONG SCREWS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH A CONVERTIBLE SOFA.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCECOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: THE MOTORHOME SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED ANDCORRECTED. IF IT MUST BE DRIVEN, THE TANK SHOULD NOT BE FILLED MORE THAN 3/4FULL AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE DRIVEN CAREFULLY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.