Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 06V-060 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 06V-060 covers 21 Fleetwood vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH IMPROPERLY HARDENED AXLE WHEEL STUDS.
The risk
IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED WHEEL STUDS MAY BREAK AT ANY TIME, CAUSING THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRAILER HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-455-3307.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 60227.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 October 28, 2005 to November 10, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.