Driveline: driveshaftRecall 03V-169 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 03V-169 covers 740 Fleetwood vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MODELS R, V, AND W MOTOR HOMES, THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT WILL VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY, LEADING TO CARRIER BEARING FAILURE.
The risk
THIS CARRIER BEARING FAILURE WILL LEAD TO DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE AND THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE, AND/OR RETORQUE THE CARRIER BEARING BOLTS AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. 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 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 30505.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 5, 2002 to January 23, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.