NHTSA campaign 98V263000
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 98V263000
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.
Reported 10/20/1998
What can happen
THIS LID COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Repair
DEALERS WILL ADD A POSITIVE LOCKING DEVICE TO SECURE THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID TO THE LOWER PLASTIC PAN.
Components
- Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer: Lpg systems: Tank assembly
Affected years and models
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