Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 99V-294 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 99V-294 covers 1,404 Fleetwood vehicles for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V294000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 91015.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1999. 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 1-800-619-8454.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 June 28, 1996 to March 17, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- DRAW PIN BOXNHTSA