NHTSA campaign 01V219000

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 01V219000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE BEDROOM SLIDE OPTION #966. THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE TOWING INSTABILITY AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH.

Reported 06/26/2001

What can happen

IF THIS SITUATION IS NOT CONTROLLED IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Repair

DEALERS WILL EQUIPPED THE TRAVEL TRAILER WITH STEEL PLATES ALONG THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TOWING PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE BY OPTIMIZING THE TONGUE LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. 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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.

Components

  • Structure: Frame and members

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.