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  NHTSA Recall 79V219000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V219000; Date: Oct. 11, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Fleetwood Prowler

Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Lines And Fittings

Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.

Affected Units:: 188

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain vehicles, a plastic clip which secured the gas shut-off valve line leading to the gas/electric thermostat for the refrigerator was removed. In this condition, vibrations could cause the valve line to separate from the thermostat. This condition would allow gas to escape into the interior of the travel trailer.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the plastic clip without charge to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: travel trailers. System: liquid propane gas; liquid propane gas valve. Consequences of defect: this could cause an explosion or fire and seriouspersonal injury to occupants. Note: the owner is advised not to operate the refrigerator prior to inspectionand repair.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 13, 1979

Also see:

All recalls of Fleetwood vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.