Campaign 01V-219

Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with the bedroom slide option #966

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 01V219000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 01V-219
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FleetwoodMallard 39D20010
FleetwoodProwler 39D20010
FleetwoodTerry 39D20010
FleetwoodWilderness 39D20010
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.