Fleetwood Terry 1994
Model Terry made in 1994 by Fleetwood got 4 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and structure. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 1994
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V078000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 11/01/1993 to 03/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 365 | 04/13/1995 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/12/1995 | 04/19/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wiring to the breakaway switch located on the park trailer a-frame was incorrectly installed. this switch activates the trailer brakes if the park trailer becomes disconnected from the tow vehicle during towing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the park trailer were to become disconnected during towing, the trailer brakes would not be activated increasing the potential fora vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be supplied with a kit and instructions to correct the wiring of this switch. if owners prefer, their dealer can perform the rewiring of the switch for them without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system; wiring; other parts.vehicle description: models 35c, 39d and 39f rv park trailers.note: if you do not receive a kit within a reasonable amount of time, contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V050000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 10/01/1993 to 02/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 142 | 03/17/1994 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/22/1994 | 04/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The stoves installed in the travel trailers were manufactured for natural gas operation and were not converted to propane gas operation. use of a natural gas stove with propane gas fuel will create a high level of carbon monoxide. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | High carbon monoxide levels in the travel trailer interior can result in asphyxiation of the occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will convert the stoves for propane gas by making adjustments where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; other pieces; stove.vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with propane gas magic chef stoves.note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact fleetwood at 1-800-854-4755. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E004001 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 01/01/1994 to 07/01/1994 | E (Equipment) | 7200 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 02/15/1995 | 09/20/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The indicator device was not attached properly to the regulator allowing the indicator to be partially or complete displaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the indicator is not fully attached to the regulator, the indicator can leak lp gas and result in a fire if ignited. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Marshall gas controls will provide a new properly manufactured regulator for dealers to install on the affected travel trailers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; liquid petroleum gas (lpg).vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with a two-stage automatic change-over lpg regulator manufactured by marshall gas controls. note: if the regulator is not replaced with a reasonable time free of charge, please contact fleetwood at 1-800-854-4755 or marshal gas controls at 1-800-396-1322.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Axle/bearings too small, causing wheel to fall off. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/23/1997 | |||
| Driving approximately 50mph when suddenly noticed the curtains blowing. the entiire right frame came loose and the window was hanging by one screw. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||
| 09/20/1994 | 0 | ||
| Suspension spring hangers too light weight for rating of vehicle, resulting in hangers breaking three times. *dh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/23/1997 | |||
| Driving approximately 50mph when suddenly noticed the curtains blowing. the entiire right frame came loose and the window was hanging by one screw. *ak | |||