Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 94V-105 · 1993–1994 Fleetwood Bounder
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 94V-105 covers 131 1993–1994 Fleetwood Bounder for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V105000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) PIPES AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ARE ROUTED SO THEY CONTACT THE TAG AXLE DURING VERTICAL MOVEMENT. THIS CONTACT CAN RUPTURE THE LPG PIPE AND ALLOW LPG LEAKAGE.
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: WHEN A MIXTURE OF LPG GAS AND OXYGEN IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION, AN EXPLOSION CAN RESULT AND IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECTION OF COPPER TUBING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO REPLACE IRON PIPING IN AN AREA OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THE AXLE SWING AREA.
SYSTEM: FUEL; LPG LINES; FITTINGS SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH MOR/RYDE "AO" TYPE REAR TAG AXLE SUSPENSIONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FLEETWOOD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-854-4755. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 November 1, 1993 to May 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.