NHTSA Recall 04V419000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2004-08-27. An estimated 197 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE RANGE TOP LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) CONNECTION LINE IS A FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTOR. THIS HOSE IS ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A BURNER AND MAY MELT WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
Risk
IF MELTING OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER LPG HOSE CONNECTION IN THE RANGE TOP WITH A COPPER LPG CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Manufacturer campaign number: 40817
Notes
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO.40817.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).