Fleetwood 1998–1999 Equipment recall
Recalled October 20, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V263000 · Fleetwood
Hazard
THIS LID COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A POSITIVE LOCKING DEVICE TO SECURE THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID TO THE LOWER PLASTIC PAN.
Units
8,602 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER ASSEMBLIES. THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PLASTIC PAN DURING TRANSIT DUE TO IMPROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE LOWER RUBBER HOLD-DOWN STRAPS, SEVERE WIND TURBULENCE, OR VIBRATION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL ADD A POSITIVE LOCKING DEVICE TO SECURE THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID TO THE LOWER PLASTIC PAN.
Product
Fleetwood GRAND TOUR · Fleetwood GRAND TOUR ELITE
Manufacturer(s)
FTCA, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →