VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE BEDROOM SLIDE OPTION #966. THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE TOWING INSTABILITY AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES – FLEETWOOD/INSTABILITY
Report Received Date | 06/26/2001 |
NHTSA ID | 01V219000 |
Consequence Summary | IF THIS SITUATION IS NOT CONTROLLED IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL EQUIPPED THE TRAVEL TRAILER WITH STEEL PLATES ALONG THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TOWING PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE BY OPTIMIZING THE TONGUE LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. 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. |
Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
Potentially Affected | 168 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01V219000) |
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