Defect Description For Recall
Main Fuel Tank Filler Cap May Disengage Suddenly When Removing The Cap For Refueling. The Sudden Cap Disengagement Permits Expulsion Of Vapor And Under Some CircuMSTances, Sprays Gasoline Around The Surrounding Area Or Persons. Consequence Of Defect: The Gasoline Spillage May Cause A Fire And/Or An Explosion If An Ignition Source Is Present.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
SOUTHWIND
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
85V106000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Requires The Replacement Of The Single Stage Bayonet Cap With A Two Stage Cap Which Requires An Additional Rotation Prior To Removal. Also A Warning Label Sticker Will Be Issued To Be Installed Just Above The Gasoline Fill Opening.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Ent., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19790801
End Of Manufacture
19850801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28545
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
19850827