Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsRecall 77V-215 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 77V-215 covers 3,800 Fleetwood vehicles for a recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V215000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE L.P. GAS SHUTOFF VALVES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THIS COULD CAUSE GAS LEAKAGE INTO THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND TEST VALVE FOR LEAKS AND REPLACE WITH A NEW VALVE, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: FUEL; L.P GAS SHUTOFF VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING GAS WOULD CREATE A HAZARD THAT COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.NOTE: THE VALVE MAY BE TESTED FOR LEAKING GAS WITH SOAPY WATER, IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE SERVICE BULLETIN. IF THE VALVE IS FOUND TO LEAK, THE GAS SUPPLY AT THESTORAGE CONTAINERS SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THE GAS SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE USEDUNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.