Fleetwood Pacearrow 1979

Model Pacearrow made in 1979 by Fleetwood got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
85V106000FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 08/01/1979 to 08/01/1985V (Vehicle)28545MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.08/27/198508/30/1985
Defect SummaryMain 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRequires 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.
NotesVehicle description: motorhomes. system: fuel tank cap.