1977 FLEETWOOD SANTANA Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 78V126000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:: 01/31/1977 - 04/30/1978
Affected:: 295
Defect:: Due to screws penetrating the top surface of the fuel tank, fuel may leak out under rough or sloping road surface or strong braking when the tank is nearly full. this is due to the type of fasteners used during conversion of the vehicle interior.
Correction:: The dealer will replace all damaged tanks on all affected vehicles.
Notes:: Vehicle description: motorhomes and light trucks equipped with optional 36gallon fuel tanks.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: should leakage occur and an ignition source be presenta fire could result and cause personal injury as well as property damage.
Campaign:: 77V100000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Seat belts:rear
Affected:: 112
Defect:: The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies". the seat belts on the side-facing rear seats are adequate for some adults but too short to buckle around all passengers.
Correction:: Dealer will inspect and, where necessary, install longer seat belts without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: interior; seat belts.consequences of defect: lack of adequate seat belt protection increases therisk of personal injury in the event of an accident.