1998 FLEETWOOD STORM RECALL - #98V282000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WERE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST OR NEAR A SHARP EDGE. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT, AND A SHARP EDGE COULD CUT THE HOSE, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1998 - 8/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
11/10/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/18/1998 |
| # Affected |
31 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WERE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST OR NEAR A SHARP EDGE. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT, AND A SHARP EDGE COULD CUT THE HOSE, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID. |
| Consequences |
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE CAN BE IGNITED BY THE ENGINE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LINES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND REROUTE THE LINES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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