| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : SANTANA | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770201 - 19780501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V126000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780810 | Date Received by ODI: 19780606 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 295 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO SCREWS PENETRATING THE TOP SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK, FUEL MAY LEAK OUT UNDER ROUGH OR SLOPING ROAD SURFACE OR STRONG BRAKING WHEN THE TANK IS NEARLY FULL. THIS IS DUE TO THE TYPE OF FASTENERS USED DURING CONVERSION OF THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TANKS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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