Fleetwood 2001 Structure recall
Recalled June 26, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V219000 · Fleetwood
Hazard
IF THIS SITUATION IS NOT CONTROLLED IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIPPED THE TRAVEL TRAILER WITH STEEL PLATES ALONG THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TOWING PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE BY OPTIMIZING THE TONGUE LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. 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 1-800-445-3307.
Units
168 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE BEDROOM SLIDE OPTION #966. THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE TOWING INSTABILITY AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL EQUIPPED THE TRAVEL TRAILER WITH STEEL PLATES ALONG THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TOWING PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE BY OPTIMIZING THE TONGUE LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. 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 1-800-445-3307.
Product
Fleetwood MALLARD 39D · Fleetwood PROWLER 39D · Fleetwood TERRY 39D · Fleetwood WILDERNESS 39D
Manufacturer(s)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →