The problem
On certain 39r motor homes, the propane hose, under the galley slide-out room, can flex and make contact with other components during the slide-out room operation.
The risk
This may lead to abrasion or kinking of the propane hose which may result in a propane gas leak and the potential for an explosion and/or fire.
The fix
Fleetwood will replace the propane gas hose if it is kinked or damaged. If the hose is not kinked or damaged, fleetwood will install insulated loop clamps to secure the propane hose away from components. Fleetwood began calling customers on august 3, 2007. A customer notification mailing began on september 6, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Contacts
Fleetwood recall no. 70802. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V365000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.