Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Folding Travel Trailers Equipped With Molded Gas Bottle Cover Assemblies. The Upper Molded Gas Bottle Cover Lid Can Become Disengaged From The Plastic Pan During Transit Due To Improper Attachment Of The Lower Rubber Hold-Down Straps, Severe Wind Turbulence, Or Vibration.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
GRAND TOUR
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V263000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Lid Could Fall Onto The Roadway Creating A Road Hazard.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add A Positive Locking Device To Secure The Upper Molded Gas Bottle Cover Lid To The Lower Plastic Pan.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Ent., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970416
End Of Manufacture
19981016
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8602
Date Owners Notified
19981109
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ftca, Inc.
Date Report Received
19981020