Friday, November 28, 2008
RECALL: 2009 FLEETWOOD ICON & PULSE MOTOR HOMES: PROPANE HOSE
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD / ICON 2009
FLEETWOOD / PULSE 2009
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V620000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106
Summary:
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 106 MY 2009 ICON AND PULSE 24A MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE HOSE CONNECTIONS MAY BE INSTALLED IN A POSITION THAT CAUSES THEM TO BECOME PINCHED AGAINST THE PROPANE TANK.
Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PROPANE HOSE OR FITTINGS AND COULD LEAD TO A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE PROPANE HOSES. PROPANE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 81120. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
FLEETWOOD / ICON 2009
FLEETWOOD / PULSE 2009
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V620000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106
Summary:
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 106 MY 2009 ICON AND PULSE 24A MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE HOSE CONNECTIONS MAY BE INSTALLED IN A POSITION THAT CAUSES THEM TO BECOME PINCHED AGAINST THE PROPANE TANK.
Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PROPANE HOSE OR FITTINGS AND COULD LEAD TO A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE PROPANE HOSES. PROPANE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 81120. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
