NHTSA Recall 77V215000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V215000; Date: Dec. 12, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Fleetwood Taurus; 1977 Fleetwood Terry; 1977 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Systems
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,800
Recall Summary:
The l. P. Gas shutoff valves on the involved vehicles may have been damaged during installation of the refrigerator. This could cause gas leakage into the refrigerator compartment.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and test valve for leaks and replace with a new valve, if necessary, at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: travel trailers. System: fuel; l. P gas shutoff valve. Consequences of defect: leaking gas would create a hazard that could lead to avehicle fire and injury to occupants. Note: the valve may be tested for leaking gas with soapy water, in accordancewith the service bulletin. If the valve is found to leak, the gas supply at thestorage containers should be turned off and the gas system should not be useduntil it has been repaired.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 1977
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