FLEETWOOD SANTANA 1977: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V126000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | SANTANA | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-08-10 | 1978-06-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-02-01 - 1978-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 295
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TANKS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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.
