- The problem
- The flue outlet fittings installed on certain vehicles are too short to connect the insulating sleeve to the furnace outer case. This could allow high temperatures to concentrate on the trailer wall.
- The fix
- Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the proper length flue outlet fitting will be installed at no cost to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Fleetwood Taurus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1979 for the heater core.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Taurus year, for its age
#24 most complained-about 1979 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1979 Fleetwood Taurus problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1979 Fleetwood Taurus recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The propane line to the stove is 3/8 inch cooper and is exposed just behind the left rear wheel well. One of the dual tires blew its tread and hit the line causing it to be mangled to the point of almost being severed. Because the frig is gas, you must run with the gas line on. If this line had burst, there would have been the likelyhood of a fire that would have resulted in the complete loss of the rv. This situation must be corrected as any sort of damage from blown tires to rocks or sticks being thrown up...
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could cause this line to rupture. Fleetwood declines to do anything about this situation. Even though this is an old rv, there are many on the road and several model years are probably effected. Action is needed before someone is killed. My repair shop will retrofit a steel pipe in place of the thin copper tube to solve the problem.
Fleetwood Taurus: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | D |
Questions about the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus
Does the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus: heater core (March 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 22, 2000 and the latest on August 22, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1979 Fleetwood Taurus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Fleetwood Taurus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Taurus years have the most complaints?
1993 (3), 1989 (2), 1991 (2). See every Fleetwood Taurus year compared.
What should I do if my 1979 Fleetwood Taurus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data