Lpg systems: tank assemblyRecall 98V-263 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 98V-263 covers 8,602 Fleetwood vehicles for a lpg systems: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V263000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER ASSEMBLIES. THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PLASTIC PAN DURING TRANSIT DUE TO IMPROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE LOWER RUBBER HOLD-DOWN STRAPS, SEVERE WIND TURBULENCE, OR VIBRATION.
The risk
THIS LID COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD A POSITIVE LOCKING DEVICE TO SECURE THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID TO THE LOWER PLASTIC PAN.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 9, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILERS AT 1-814-445-9661. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 April 16, 1997 to October 16, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.