Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : WESTPORT | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960628 - 19980317 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V294000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19991207 | Date Received by ODI: 19991026 | Date Added to Database: 19991029 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91015 | ||
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1404 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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