GEO STORM 1999: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| Make : GEO | Model : STORM | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-04-01 - 1998-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V282000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-11-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-11-05 | Date Added to Database: 1998-11-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 31 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WERE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST OR NEAR A SHARP EDGE. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT, AND A SHARP EDGE COULD CUT THE HOSE, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID. |
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Consequence:
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE CAN BE IGNITED BY THE ENGINE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LINES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND REROUTE THE LINES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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