1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RECALL - #97V178000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1996 - 9/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/31/1997 |
| # Affected |
1,915 |
| 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 IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID. |
| Consequences |
THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 31, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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