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Safety recall · 79V061000

Visibility: heater core Fleetwood recall

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 1, 1979. It covers about 740 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
79V061000
Reported
Mar 1, 1979
Vehicles
740
Area
Visibility & wipers

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.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trailers, travel.System: equipment; furnace, flue outlet fitting.Consequences of defect: excessive temperature may result in a fire and seriouspersonal injury to vehicle occupants.Note: furnace should not be operated prior to correction of the problem.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V061000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 79V061000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 79V061000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 79V061000 announced?

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 1, 1979. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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