Fleetwood 1984–1985 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled May 1, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V056000 · Fleetwood
Remedy
MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.
Units
15,857 units
Description
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
MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.
Product
Fleetwood LIMITED · Fleetwood PACEARROW · Fleetwood SOUTHWIND
Manufacturer(s)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →