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Fleetwood 2013 Equipment recall

Recalled August 21, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V412000 · Fleetwood

Hazard
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, shorten the threaded fastener to achieve clearance of the fuel line free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Units
74 units

Description

Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2013 Excursion motor homes manufactured from March 27, 2012, through July 24, 2012. A threaded fastener installed on the turn shaft of the slide-out mechanism may come into contact with a portion of the diesel fuel fill hose while the turn shaft is rotating. If the fastener makes contact with the fuel fill hose, there is a possibility that it will abrade the fuel fill hose and cause a leak.

What to do

Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, shorten the threaded fastener to achieve clearance of the fuel line free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.

Product
Fleetwood EXCURSION
Manufacturer(s)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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