NHTSA Recall 94V137000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Equipment. Reported 1994-07-21. An estimated 159 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL STORAGE ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE ROAD SURFACE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM. THE DAMAGE CAN CAUSE THE SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE TO FALL FROM THE MOTORHOME ONTO THE ROADWAY.
Risk
OBJECTS FALLING FROM THE MOTORHOME ONTO THE ROADWAY CAN BECOME A ROAD HAZARD TO OPERATORS OF OTHER VEHICLES.
What the manufacturer will do
HARDWARE WILL BE ADDED TO THE RELOCATE THE MOUNTING OF THE SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE TO THE REAR WALL, ABOVE THE BUMPER OF THE MOTORHOME.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CARRIER; SPARE TIRE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FLEETWOOD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-854-4755. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.