NHTSA Recall 95V015000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Visibility. Reported 1995-02-01. An estimated 934 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE FRONT CABOVER HAS A TEMPERED GLASS WINDOW MOUNTED AT AN ANGLE OF 20 DEGREES FROM THE VERTICAL WHICH CAN CAUSE THE GLASS TO BREAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Risk
IF THE WINDOW SHATTERS, TEMPERED GLASS FRAGMENTS AREFORCED INTO THE MOTORHOME INTERIOR BY AIR PRESSURE CAUSED BY THE MOVING VEHICLE. THESE FRAGMENTS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING TEMPERED GLASS CABOVER WINDOW AND REPLACE WITH A LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS CABOVER WINDOW.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEM; GLASS.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 FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-854-4755. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.