Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
- Component
- Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
- Manufacturer
- FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 88
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2003-07-14
- Owners notified
- 2003-07-23
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MODEL R, CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS PIPE AND HOSE IS UNSUPPORTED AND CAN BE PINCHED DURING SLIDE OUT ROOM OPERATION.
Safety risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LP GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL SUPPORT HARDWARE FOR THE LP GAS PIPE AND HOSE AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY OR AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.