| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TRIUMPH | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020104 - 20040421 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V310000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040805 | Date Received by ODI: 20040628 | Date Added to Database: 20040701 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40521 | ||
| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3426 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND CONVENTIONAL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE PROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE APPLIED. ADDITIONALLY, PAINT APPLIED TO THE MATING SURFACE OF THE HUB MAY CAUSE THE LUG NUTS TO BE MORE SENSITIVE TO LOOSENING DURING THE INITIAL SETTLING-IN OF COMPONENTS AND AFTER A WHEEL HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR SERVICE. |
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Consequence:
A WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR, OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED WHEELS, LUG NUTS, LUG STUDS, AND MATING SURFACES. DEALERS WILL ALSO REMOVE PAINT FILM FROM THE MATING SURFACES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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