NHTSA Campaign 05V433000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. · Reported Sep 27, 2005 · 180 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE PROPANE GAS LINES THAT RUN THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE SLIDE OUT ROOM PENETRATE THE FLOOR TOO FAR FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL CAUSING THE POTENTIAL FOR PINCHED LINES DURING SLIDE OUT ROOM OPERATION.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REROUTE THE PROPANE GAS LINE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | PROWLER | 2004 | 180 |
| FLEETWOOD | PROWLER | 2005 | 180 |
| FLEETWOOD | TERRY | 2004 | 180 |
| FLEETWOOD | TERRY | 2005 | 180 |
| FLEETWOOD | WILDERNESS | 2004 | 180 |
| FLEETWOOD | WILDERNESS | 2005 | 180 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V433000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.