Fleetwood Pacearrow 1985
Model Pacearrow made in 1985 by Fleetwood got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1985
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V138000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 07/01/1984 to 10/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 12459 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/25/1985 | 11/04/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Generator tailpipe can become damaged so that it terminates under the motorhome body allowing exhaust gases to leak under the motorhome and seep into the motor home. consequence of defect: generator exhaust gases inside of the motorhome causes carbon monoxide poisoning which could result in death to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reroute and/or modify generator exhaust system to assure that exhaust pipe remains open, unbroken, and extends past the side or end of the body. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: generator exhaust.vehicle description: motorhomes. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V106000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 08/01/1979 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 28545 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 08/27/1985 | 08/30/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V056000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 09/01/1983 to 12/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 15857 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 05/01/1985 | 05/14/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Modify or replace hitch, as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motorhomes with trailer hitches.system: trailer hitch mounting flanges. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/27/1994 | 2 | ||
| Gasoline in center fuel tank overheats, causing fuel to leak when driving in hot weather. *ak | |||