NHTSA Campaign 94V105000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. · Reported Jun 9, 1994 · 131 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) PIPES AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ARE ROUTED SO THEY CONTACT THE TAG AXLE DURING VERTICAL MOVEMENT. THIS CONTACT CAN RUPTURE THE LPG PIPE AND ALLOW LPG LEAKAGE.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: WHEN A MIXTURE OF LPG GAS AND OXYGEN IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION, AN EXPLOSION CAN RESULT AND IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECTION OF COPPER TUBING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO REPLACE IRON PIPING IN AN AREA OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THE AXLE SWING AREA.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | BOUNDER | 1993 | 131 |
| FLEETWOOD | BOUNDER | 1994 | 131 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V105000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.