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NHTSARecalled Oct 20, 1998 · #98V263000

FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER/GAS BOTTLE LID

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER ASSEMBLIES. THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PLASTIC PAN DURING TRANSIT DUE TO IMPROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE LOWER RUBBER HOLD-DOWN STRAPS, SEVERE WIND TURBULENCE, OR VIBRATION. THIS LID COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

Product details

Product
FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER/GAS BOTTLE LID
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FTCA, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL ADD A POSITIVE LOCKING DEVICE TO SECURE THE UPPER MOLDED GAS BOTTLE COVER LID TO THE LOWER PLASTIC PAN.

View the official CPSC notice