| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : PROWLER | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790401 - 19790901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V219000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791013 | Date Received by ODI: 19791011 | Date Added to Database: 19791212 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 188 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A PLASTIC CLIP WHICH SECURED THE GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE LINE LEADING TO THE GAS/ELECTRIC THERMOSTAT FOR THE REFRIGERATOR WAS REMOVED. IN THIS CONDITION, VIBRATIONS COULD CAUSE THE VALVE LINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE THERMOSTAT. THIS CONDITION WOULD ALLOW GAS TO ESCAPE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE PLASTIC CLIP WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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