Defect Investigation Detail

FLEETWOOD / FLEETWOOD / 1987

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE87050 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FLEETWOOD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FLEETWOOD Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1987
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Manufacturer's Name: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Date Opened: Aug, 20 1987 Date Closed: Dec, 22 1987
Subject: FUEL EXPULSION Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:the suspect units are equippedwith non-gm primary fuel tanks (side entry rather than top or cornerentry), but use remainder of gm system.analysis:fuel expulsion in these vehicles can occur under a combinationof the following:using the fuel tank when full, high engine loading(or high underhood/undercarriage temperatures), high ambient temperature,and/or high altitude.under the influence of these factors, the gasolinecan volatize in excess of the fuel emmission system capacity resulting infuel tank pressurization.of the 9 reports, 4 are 1986, 5 are 1987.status:close out pe, open ea and redefine defect to address cause of fuelexpulsion (high underhood/undercarriage temperature) and the effect onthe non-metallic fuel reservoir/undercarriage components.===