Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 94V-137 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 94V-137 covers 159 Fleetwood vehicles for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL STORAGE ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE ROAD SURFACE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM. THE DAMAGE CAN CAUSE THE SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE TO FALL FROM THE MOTORHOME ONTO THE ROADWAY.
The risk
OBJECTS FALLING FROM THE MOTORHOME ONTO THE ROADWAY CAN BECOME A ROAD HAZARD TO OPERATORS OF OTHER VEHICLES.
The fix
HARDWARE WILL BE ADDED TO THE RELOCATE THE MOUNTING OF THE SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE TO THE REAR WALL, ABOVE THE BUMPER OF THE MOTORHOME.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CARRIER; SPARE TIRE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FLEETWOOD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-854-4755. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 July 1, 1993 to June 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.