1984 FLEETWOOD LIMITED Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 85V056000 on 05/13/1985
Component:: Trailer hitches
Manufactured:: 08/31/1983 - 11/30/1984
Affected:: 15,857
Defect:: Trailer hitches can crack at the mounting flanges and separate from the motorhome while being used in trailer or car towing service. consequence of defect: if complete separation occurs, control would be lost of the towed vehicle; this could result in injury or death.
Correction:: Modify or replace hitch, as required.
Notes:: Vehicle description: motorhomes with trailer hitches.system: trailer hitch mounting flanges.
Campaign:: 85V106000 on 08/29/1985
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:: 07/31/1979 - 07/31/1985
Affected:: 28,545
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Vehicle description: motorhomes. system: fuel tank cap.