IMPROPER MOUNTING OF AN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX COULD ALLOW MOUNTING SCREWS TO PROTRUDE THROUGH WALL
— Recall Campaign #89V088000
IMPROPER MOUNTING OF AN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX COULD ALLOW MOUNTING SCREWS TO PROTRUDE THROUGH WALL AND INTO THE L P GAS TUBING ON THE BACK OF AN ADJACENT RANGE/OVER APPLIANCE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 100 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V088000
| Manufacturer: | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 26, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V088000 |
| Units affected: | 100 |
- Description:
- IMPROPER MOUNTING OF AN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX COULD ALLOW MOUNTING SCREWS TO PROTRUDE THROUGH WALL AND INTO THE L P GAS TUBING ON THE BACK OF AN ADJACENT RANGE/OVER APPLIANCE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN L P GAS ESCAPING DURING COOKING;IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THERE COULD BE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.
- Corrective action:
- REMOUNT ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX TO PREVENT SCREWS FROM PROTRUDING THROUGH COMPARTMENT WALL.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.