Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V106000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V106000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 28,545 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Main fuel tank filler cap may disengage suddenly when removing the cap for refueling. The sudden cap disengagement permits expulsion of vapor and under some circumstances, sprays gasoline around the surrounding area or persons. consequence of defect: the gasoline spillage may cause a fire and/or an explosion if an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

Requires the replacement of the single stage bayonet cap with a two stage cap which requires an additional rotation prior to removal. also a warning label sticker will be issued to be installed just above the gasoline fill opening.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V106000
Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1985-08-27T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:cap:filler
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 28,545

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Main fuel tank filler cap may disengage suddenly when removing the cap for refueling. The sudden cap disengagement permits expulsion of vapor and under some circumstances, sprays gasoline around the surrounding area or persons. consequence of defect: the gasoline spillage may cause a fire and/or an explosion if an ignition source is present.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Requires the replacement of the single stage bayonet cap with a two stage cap which requires an additional rotation prior to removal. also a warning label sticker will be issued to be installed just above the gasoline fill opening.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-brne-8w2a_88vu
NHTSA ID: 85V106000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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