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Safety recall · 85V012000

Equipment: lines and fittings Fleetwood recall

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 6, 1985. It covers about 721 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
85V012000
Reported
Jan 6, 1985
Vehicles
721
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

The wood anchor screws holding the inboard end of the furnace may not have been installed. Thus, the furnace may shift position or bounce while traveling. Consequence of defect: furnace movement could cause failure of the copper tube supplying lp gas to the furnace. This may result in a gas fire or explosion while traveling, parked, or camping. Lp gas should be turned off while traveling or if furnace is not secured firmly to its mountings.

The fix

Secure furnace by installing anchor screws. Inspect and test furnace supply tube.

Contacts

Vehicle description: motorhomes. System: furnace mountings.

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 85V012000.
  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 85V012000 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 85V012000?

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 85V012000 announced?

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 6, 1985. 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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