Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : BOUNDER | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19960601 - 19970930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V178000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971031 | Date Received by ODI: 19971007 | Date Added to Database: 19971021 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1915 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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