Defect Investigation Detail

FLEETWOOD / FLEETWOOD / 1985

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA88011 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FLEETWOOD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FLEETWOOD Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1985
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Manufacturer's Name: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Date Opened: Dec, 22 1987 Date Closed: Sep, 28 1989
Subject: HIGH TEMP,FUEL EXP. Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:the suspect units are equipped with non-gm fuel tanks with side entry rather than top or corner entry. extensive use of rubber fuel hose material throughout the fuel reservoir system.analysis:high underhood/undercarriage temperatures appears to exist in these vehicles depending on ambient temperature, engine load/tune, and exhaust system performance.the high temperatures can cause fuel pressurization possibly resulting in fuel expulsion.the elevated temperatures can also result in the thermal degradation/deterioration of the non-metallic fuel reservoir system components and other underhood/ undercarriage components.status:open an ea and send an information request.#===