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Fleetwood LIMITED recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

4 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1979 to 1991 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1979
1
1980
1
1981
1
1982
1
1983
1
1984
2
1985
4
1986
1
1987
1
1988
1
1989
0
1991
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19791
19801
19811
19821
19831
19842
19854
19861
19871
19881
19890
19910

1979: 1; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1983: 1; 1984: 2; 1985: 4; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 0; 1991: 0

Year-by-year records

Fleetwood LIMITED model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197901Not available
1980010
1981010
1982010
1983010
198402+1
198504+2
198601-3
1987010
1988110
198910-1
199120Not available

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

85V106000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Reported: 1985-08-27 (August 27, 1985) · Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

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.

Remedy: 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.

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85V056000 · Trailer Hitches

Reported: 1985-05-01 (May 1, 1985) · Model years: 1984, 1985

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.

Remedy: MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.

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85V138000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Reported: 1985-10-25 (October 25, 1985) · Model years: 1985, 1986

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.

Remedy: 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.

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86V155000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Reported: 1986-11-20 (November 20, 1986) · Model years: 1985

UNDER CERTAIN ELECTRIC LOAD CONDITIONS, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE SOME INTERNAL PLASTIC DEFORMATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT MAY OPEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION.

Remedy: ADD AN ELECTRICAL RELAY TO THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT TO SUPPLEMENT CURRENT CIRCUITRY.

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88V097000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Reported: 1988-06-24 (June 24, 1988) · Model years: 1987, 1988

MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL COOLER LINES OR SHARP OBJECTS AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY AFIRE.

Remedy: REROUTE AND REPLACE BATTERY CABLES AS NECESSARY.

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