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1983 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW Recall - Campaign #85V106000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW RECALL - #85V106000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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.

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Vehicle 1983 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
Manufacturer FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Manufactured between 8/1/1979 - 8/1/1985
Recalled on 8/30/1985
Influenced by FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 28,545
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
 
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.
Consequences
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.
See also 1983 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW Recall for WHEELS, HUB

1983 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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