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NHTSA recall 79V219000

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings

Fleetwood Prowler

Reported Oct 11, 1979188 vehicles affectedFLEETWOOD ENT., INC.Built Apr 1, 1979 – Sep 1, 1979

The defect

On certain vehicles, a plastic clip which secured the gas shut-off valve line leading to the gas/electric thermostat for the refrigerator was removed. In this condition, vibrations could cause the valve line to separate from the thermostat. This condition would allow gas to escape into the interior of the travel trailer.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the plastic clip without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Fleetwood Prowler
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: liquid propane gas; liquid propane gas valve.consequences of defect: this could cause an explosion or fire and seriouspersonal injury to occupants.note: the owner IS advised not to operate the refrigerator prior to inspectionand repair.