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1979 FLEETWOOD TK Recall - Campaign #79V061000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 FLEETWOOD TK RECALL - #79V061000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : HEATER CORE

THE FLUE OUTLET FITTINGS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE TOO SHORT TO CONNECT THE INSULATING SLEEVE TO THE FURNACE OUTER CASE. THIS COULD ALLOW HIGH TEMPERATURES TO CONCENTRATE ON THE TRAILER WALL.

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Vehicle 1979 FLEETWOOD TK
Manufacturer FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Manufactured between 8/1/1978 - 2/1/1979
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Owners Notified on 6/8/1979
# Affected 740
Recalled for VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
 
Description THE FLUE OUTLET FITTINGS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE TOO SHORT TO CONNECT THE INSULATING SLEEVE TO THE FURNACE OUTER CASE. THIS COULD ALLOW HIGH TEMPERATURES TO CONCENTRATE ON THE TRAILER WALL.
Consequences
Corrective action VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER LENGTH FLUE OUTLET FITTING WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS, TRAVEL.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; FURNACE, FLUE OUTLET FITTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: FURNACE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED PRIOR TO CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM.
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