NHTSA Recall 00V379000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Structure. Reported 2000-11-17. An estimated 1,090 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. EXCESSIVE FLEXING AND/OR TWISTING OF THE CHASSIS STRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS AND SECURES THE CENTER AXLE HANGERS CAN OCCUR. ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR AND TEARING OF THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS OCCURS.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE CHASSIS BY ADDING STEEL SUPPORTS TO THE MAIN CHASSIS RAILS ABOVE THE CENTER AXLE HANGER AND WILL ADD A CROSS-MEMBER IN THE SAME AREA.
Manufacturer campaign number: 01117
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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 AT 1-800-445-3307.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).