Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 69
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2002-02-05
- Owners notified
- 2002-02-15
Defect description
ON SOME CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AN INCORRECT FLEX HOSE ASSEMBLY AND FITTING WAS MATED TO THE SIDE ROOM BULKHEAD CONNECTOR.
Safety risk
THIS MATING COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK AFTER VIBRATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LIQUID PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FLEX HOSE ASSEMBLIES AND BRASS COUPLING FITTINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2002. 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 AT 1-800-629-8454.