Vehicle recall 79V219000 · October 11, 1979
1979 Fleetwood Prowler
On certain vehicles, a plastic clip which secured the gas shut-off valve line leading to the gas/electric thermostat for the refrigerator was removed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, a plastic clip which secured the gas shut-off valve line leading to the gas/electric thermostat for the refrigerator was removed. In this condition, vibrations could cause the valve line to separate from the thermostat. This condition would allow gas to escape into the interior of the travel trailer.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the plastic clip without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: liquid propane gas; liquid propane gas valve.consequences of defect: this could cause an explosion or fire and seriouspersonal injury to occupants.note: the owner is advised not to operate the refrigerator prior to inspectionand repair.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V219000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 11, 1979
- Filed by
- FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Owner notification
- October 13, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 188
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fleetwood Prowler (1979): 1979
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