FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 11, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LPG LINES AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A PLASTIC CLIP WHICH SECURED THE GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE LINE LEADING TO THE GAS/ELECTRIC THERMOSTAT FOR THE REFRIGERATOR WAS REMOVED. IN THIS CONDITION, VIBRATIONS COULD CAUSE THE VALVE LINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE THERMOSTAT. THIS CONDITION WOULD ALLOW GAS TO ESCAPE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER.

NHTSA ID: 79V219000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 188

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE PLASTIC CLIP WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 1, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEATER:COMBUSTION(GAS):DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE:DUC

THE FLUE OUTLET FITTINGS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE TOO SHORT TO CONNECT THE INSULATING SLEEVE TO THE FURNACE OUTER CASE. THIS COULD ALLOW HIGH TEMPERATURES TO CONCENTRATE ON THE TRAILER WALL.

NHTSA ID: 79V061000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 740

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER LENGTH FLUE OUTLET FITTING WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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