| Make : NATIONAL RV | Model : RAGEN | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20010101 - 20030630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V115000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040913 | Date Received by ODI: 20040303 | Date Added to Database: 20040311 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NATIONAL RV, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NATIONAL R.V. INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 890 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SAFETY CHAINS ARE RATED TO 11,700 POUNDS DESPITE A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING IN EXCESS OF THIS RATING. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SAFETY CHAINS FAILING IN THE EVENT OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TOW VEHICLE HITCH WHICH IN TURN WOULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY CHAINS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 13, 2004. 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 NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-999-7260. |
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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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