Vehicle recall 99V287001 · October 20, 1999

1993-1999 Fleetwood Folding Trailer

Vehicle description: recreational vehicles using gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: recreational vehicles using gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Consequence: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Remedy: Norcold is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin during November 1999.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 norcold at 1-937-497-3080 or 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

NHTSA campaign: 99V287001
Reported to NHTSA: October 20, 1999
Filed by: FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER
Vehicles potentially affected: 66,788
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 99V287001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fleetwood Folding Trailer (1993-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993

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