Fleetwood 2003–2004 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled July 20, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V352000 · Fleetwood
Hazard
THE WELDS COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE TOWED LOAD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HITCH RECEIVER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Units
8,969 units
Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAW TITE HITCH RECEIVERS MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE BOTTOM SUPPORT PLATE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HITCH RECEIVER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Product
Fleetwood BOUNDER · Fleetwood FIESTA · Fleetwood FLAIR · Fleetwood JAMBOREE · Fleetwood JAMBOREE GT · Fleetwood PACE ARROW · Fleetwood SOUTHWIND · Fleetwood STORM · Fleetwood TERRA · Fleetwood TIOGA · Fleetwood TIOGA SL
Manufacturer(s)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →