NHTSA Recall 03V169000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Power Train. Reported 2003-05-06. An estimated 740 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MODELS R, V, AND W MOTOR HOMES, THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT WILL VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY, LEADING TO CARRIER BEARING FAILURE.
Risk
THIS CARRIER BEARING FAILURE WILL LEAD TO DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE AND THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE, AND/OR RETORQUE THE CARRIER BEARING BOLTS AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. 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 1-800-322-8216.
Manufacturer campaign number: 30505
Notes
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 30505.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).