1984 FLEETWOOD PROWLER RECALL - #84V048000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER : LPG SYSTEMS : FURNACE
THE FURNACE MAY BE INADEQUATELY SECURED. THE WOOD SCREW HOLDING THE RIGHT HAND INSIDE CORNER OF THE FURNACE DOWN TO ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE MAY BE ENGAGING PLYWOOD THAT IS TOO THIN. IF THE SCREW COMES LOOSE WHILE TRAILER IS IN SERVICE, THE FURNACE MAY BOUNCE ON ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE OR SHIFT POSITION, POSSIBLY CAUSING LP GAS TUBE FAILURE INSIDE THE TRAILER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1984 FLEETWOOD PROWLER |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1983 - 3/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
5/8/1984 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/16/1984 |
| # Affected |
3,832 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE |
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| Description |
THE FURNACE MAY BE INADEQUATELY SECURED. THE WOOD SCREW HOLDING THE RIGHT HAND INSIDE CORNER OF THE FURNACE DOWN TO ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE MAY BE ENGAGING PLYWOOD THAT IS TOO THIN. IF THE SCREW COMES LOOSE WHILE TRAILER IS IN SERVICE, THE FURNACE MAY BOUNCE ON ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE OR SHIFT POSITION, POSSIBLY CAUSING LP GAS TUBE FAILURE INSIDE THE TRAILER. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
AN ATTACHING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO ANCHOR THE FURNACE AND THE LP GAS TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FURNACES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; FURNACE SUPPORT SCREW.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: GAS TUBE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSIONWHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR PARKED. |
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