Trailer hitchesRecall 85V-056 · Fleetwood vehicles

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 85V-056 covers 15,857 Fleetwood vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected15,8573 models

ReportedMay 1, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

TRAILER HITCHES CAN CRACK AT THE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE BEING USED IN TRAILER OR CAR TOWING SERVICE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST OF THE TOWED VEHICLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

The fix

MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES WITH TRAILER HITCHES.SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING FLANGES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Fleetwood Limited1984, 1985

Fleetwood Pace Arrow1984, 1985

Fleetwood Southwind1984, 1985

Built from September 1, 1983 to December 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.