Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 85V-012 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 85V-012 covers 721 Fleetwood vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WOOD ANCHOR SCREWS HOLDING THE INBOARD END OF THE FURNACE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THUS, THE FURNACE MAY SHIFT POSITION OR BOUNCE WHILE TRAVELING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FURNACE MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE COPPER TUBE SUPPLYING LP GAS TO THE FURNACE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A GAS FIRE OR EXPLOSION WHILE TRAVELING, PARKED, OR CAMPING. LP GAS SHOULD BE TURNED OFF WHILE TRAVELING OR IF FURNACE IS NOT SECURED FIRMLY TO ITS MOUNTINGS.
The fix
SECURE FURNACE BY INSTALLING ANCHOR SCREWS. INSPECT AND TEST FURNACE SUPPLY TUBE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FURNACE MOUNTINGS.
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 June 1, 1984 to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.