Vehicle recall 85V138000 · October 25, 1985
Fleetwood Limited, Pace Arrow and 1 more model
Generator tailpipe can become damaged so that it terminates under the motorhome body allowing exhaust gases to leak under the motorhome and seep into the motor home.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Generator tailpipe can become damaged so that it terminates under the motorhome body allowing exhaust gases to leak under the motorhome and seep into the motor home. Consequence of defect: generator exhaust gases inside of the motorhome causes carbon monoxide poisoning which could result in death to occupants.
- Remedy
- Reroute and/or modify generator exhaust system to assure that exhaust pipe remains open, unbroken, and extends past the side or end of the body.
- Notes
- System: generator exhaust.vehicle description: motorhomes.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 1985
- Filed by
- FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,459
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fleetwood Limited (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Fleetwood Pace Arrow (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Fleetwood Southwind (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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