High temp,fuel exp.

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Fleetwood vehicles. Closed 28 September 1989.

Investigation
EA88011
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
22 December 1987
Closed
28 September 1989

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer:the suspect units are equipped with non-gm fuel tanks with side entry rather than top or corner entry. Extensive use of rubber fuel hose material throughout the fuel reservoir system.analysis:high underhood/undercarriage temperatures appears to exist in these vehicles depending on ambient temperature, engine load/tune, and exhaust system performance.the high temperatures can cause fuel pressurization possibly resulting in fuel expulsion.the elevated temperatures can also result in the thermal degradation/deterioration of the non-metallic fuel reservoir system components and other underhood/ undercarriage components.status:open an ea and send an information request.#===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
FleetwoodFLEETWOOD1984–1987

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.