NHTSA recall campaign
02V039000
ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENT., INC.Reported2002-02-05Affected69 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON SOME CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AN INCORRECT FLEX HOSE ASSEMBLY AND FITTING WAS MATED TO THE SIDE ROOM BULKHEAD CONNECTOR.
Risk
THIS MATING COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK AFTER VIBRATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LIQUID PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FLEX HOSE ASSEMBLIES AND BRASS COUPLING FITTINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →