| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : WILDERNESS | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20030101 - 20040131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V289000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050621 | Date Added to Database: 20050621 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 50615 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 496 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE MISSING WELDS ON THE CHASSIS CROSS-MEMBERS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CROSS-MEMBER TO BECOME DISLODGED, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD IF THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IS IN MOTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
LIPPERT COMPONENTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FLEETWOOD, WILL INSPECT THE CROSS-MEMBERS FOR MISSING WELDS, REPAIR THE WELDS IF NECESSARY, AND ADD ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE AFFECTED AREA. OWNERS CAN CONTACT LIPPERT DIRECTLY AT 1-866-524-7821 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR PERFORMED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 8, 2005. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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