| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : WILDERNESS | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19810301 - 19810301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V051000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19810420 | Date Received by ODI: 19810413 | Date Added to Database: 19810512 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 189 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON SOME TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE WELDS ON THE TRAILER COUPLERS MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR INSUFFICIENT. SHOULD THE COUPLER DETACH FROM TRAILER WHILE TOWING, THE TRAILER WOULD BE SECURED TO THE TOWING VEHICLE ONLY BY ITS SAFETY CHAINS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT COUPLER AND REWELD, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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