Fleetwood folding trailer/gas bottle lid
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: folding travel trailers equipped with molded gas bottle cover assemblies. the upper molded gas bottle cover lid can become disengaged from the plastic pan during transit due to improper attachment of the lower rubber hold-down straps, severe wind turbulence, or vibration.
Safety Consequence
This lid could fall onto the roadway creating a road hazard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a positive locking device to secure the upper molded gas bottle cover lid to the lower plastic pan.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ftca, Inc. or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 98V263000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98V263000?
NHTSA recall 98V263000 was issued by Ftca, Inc. on October 20, 1998. It addresses: Fleetwood folding trailer/gas bottle lid. The recall affects approximately 8,602 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ftca, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V263000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.