Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 516
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2003-05-16
- Owners notified
- 2003-06-11
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MODEL S MOTOR HOMES, THE REINFORCED LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS RUBBER HOSE CAN BE PINCHED DURING SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATION.
Safety risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LP GAS LEAK WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE/RE-ROUTE THE LP GAS RUBBER HOSE AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 2003. 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 1-800-322-8216.