Recalls for 1985 Fleetwood Southwind

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Posted on: 1985-08-30
Description
Main fuel tank filler cap may disengage suddenly when removing the cap for refueling.  The sudden cap disengagement permits expulsion of vapor and under some circumstances, sprays gasoline around the surrounding area or persons.  Consequence of defect: the gasoline spillage may cause a fire and/or an explosion if an ignition source is present.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Requires the replacement of the single stage bayonet cap with a two stage cap which requires an additional rotation prior to removal.  Also a warning label sticker will be issued to be installed just above the gasoline fill opening.

Notes
Vehicle description: motorhomes.  System: fuel tank cap.

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Posted on: 1985-11-04
Description
Generator tailpipe can become damaged so that it terminates under the motorhome body allowing exhaust gases to leak under the motorhome and seep into the motor home.  Consequence of defect: generator exhaust gases inside of the motorhome causes carbon monoxide poisoning which could result in death to occupants.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Reroute and/or modify generator exhaust system to assure that exhaust pipe remains open, unbroken, and extends past the side or end of the body.

Notes
System: generator exhaust.vehicle description: motorhomes.

DEFECT #3 - TRAILER HITCHES

Posted on: 1985-05-14
Description
Trailer hitches can crack at the mounting flanges and separate from the motorhome while being used in trailer or car towing service.  Consequence of defect: if complete separation occurs, control would be lost of the towed vehicle; this could result in injury or death.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Modify or replace hitch, as required.

Notes
Vehicle description: motorhomes with trailer hitches.system: trailer hitch mounting flanges.