NHTSA Recall 84V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V048000; Date: Apr. 18, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Fleetwood Prowler; 1984 Fleetwood Regal; 1984 Fleetwood Resort; 1984 Fleetwood Taurus; 1984 Fleetwood Terry; 1984 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Furnace
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,832
Recall Summary:
The furnace may be inadequately secured. The wood screw holding the right hand inside corner of the furnace down to its supporting surface may be engaging plywood that is too thin. If the screw comes loose while trailer is in service, the furnace may bounce on its supporting surface or shift position, possibly causing lp gas tube failure inside the trailer.
How to Fix:
An attaching bracket will be installed to anchor the furnace and the lp gas tube will be inspected for possible damage.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: recreational trailers equipped with furnaces. System: equipment; furnace support screw. Consequences of defect: gas tube failure could result in a fire or explosionwhile the vehicle is moving or parked.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 16, 1984
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