| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19830701 - 19840301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V048000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840516 | Date Received by ODI: 19840418 | Date Added to Database: 19840508 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3832 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FURNACE MAY BE INADEQUATELY SECURED. THE WOOD SCREW HOLDING THE RIGHT HAND INSIDE CORNER OF THE FURNACE DOWN TO ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE MAY BE ENGAGING PLYWOOD THAT IS TOO THIN. IF THE SCREW COMES LOOSE WHILE TRAILER IS IN SERVICE, THE FURNACE MAY BOUNCE ON ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE OR SHIFT POSITION, POSSIBLY CAUSING LP GAS TUBE FAILURE INSIDE THE TRAILER. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
AN ATTACHING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO ANCHOR THE FURNACE AND THE LP GAS TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. |
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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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