Wheels: hubRecall 83V-059 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 83V-059 covers 841 Fleetwood vehicles for a wheels: hub problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE DECORATIVE WHEEL COVERS MAY CONTACT THE TIRE SIDEWALLS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TIRES.
The fix
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES, IF NECESSARY, AND REPLACEMENT OF WHEEL COVERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL COVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF TIRESIDEWALL, SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE, POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHEEL COVERS AND RETAINING CLIPS UNTILDEALER CAN INSPECT THE VEHICLE.
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 1, 1982 to May 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.