Recall 98V-263: 1998 Fleetwood Grand Tour, 1999 Fleetwood Grand Tour Elite

The problem

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.

The risk

This lid could fall onto the roadway creating a road hazard.

The fix

Dealers will add a positive locking device to secure the upper molded gas bottle cover lid to the lower plastic pan.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin november 9, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-445-9661. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-263?

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.

How is recall 98V-263 fixed?

Dealers will add a positive locking device to secure the upper molded gas bottle cover lid to the lower plastic pan.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.