Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 85V-106 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 85V-106 covers 28,545 Fleetwood vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MAIN FUEL TANK FILLER CAP MAY DISENGAGE SUDDENLY WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FOR REFUELING. THE SUDDEN CAP DISENGAGEMENT PERMITS EXPULSION OF VAPOR AND UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, SPRAYS GASOLINE AROUND THE SURROUNDING AREA OR PERSONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE GASOLINE SPILLAGE MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND/OR AN EXPLOSION IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
The fix
REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SINGLE STAGE BAYONET CAP WITH A TWO STAGE CAP WHICH REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL ROTATION PRIOR TO REMOVAL. ALSO A WARNING LABEL STICKER WILL BE ISSUED TO BE INSTALLED JUST ABOVE THE GASOLINE FILL OPENING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. SYSTEM: FUEL TANK CAP.
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 August 1, 1979 to August 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.