Vehicle recall 79V061000 · March 1, 1979

Fleetwood 5TD, Taurus and 7 more models

The flue outlet fittings installed on certain vehicles are too short to connect the insulating sleeve to the furnace outer case.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the proper length flue outlet fitting will be installed at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: trailers, travel.system: equipment; furnace, flue outlet fitting.consequences of defect: excessive temperature may result in a fire and seriouspersonal injury to vehicle occupants.note: furnace should not be operated prior to correction of the problem.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V061000
Reported to NHTSA: March 1, 1979
Filed by: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Owner notification: June 8, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 740
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Recall 79V061000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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