NHTSA Campaign 97V178000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Issued by FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. · Reported Oct 7, 1997 · 1,915 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | BOUNDER | 1997 | 1,915 |
| FLEETWOOD | BOUNDER | 1998 | 1,915 |
| FLEETWOOD | PACE ARROW | 1997 | 1,915 |
| FLEETWOOD | PACE ARROW | 1998 | 1,915 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 97V178000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.