NHTSA Recall 79V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V061000; Date: Mar. 1, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Fleetwood 5TD; 1979 Fleetwood Taurus; 1979 Fleetwood TD; 1979 Fleetwood TE; 1979 Fleetwood TF; 1979 Fleetwood TG; 1979 Fleetwood TK; 1979 Fleetwood TL; 1979 Fleetwood TM
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 740
Recall Summary:
The flue outlet fittings installed on certain vehicles are too short to connect the insulating sleeve to the furnace outer case. This could allow high temperatures to concentrate on the trailer wall.
How to Fix:
Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the proper length flue outlet fitting will be installed at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trailers, travel. System: equipment; furnace, flue outlet fitting. Consequences of defect: excessive temperature may result in a fire and seriouspersonal injury to vehicle occupants. Note: furnace should not be operated prior to correction of the problem.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 8, 1979
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