Auto Recalls for Consumers

2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall - Campaign #04V352000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND RECALL - #04V352000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
Manufacturer FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Manufactured between 11/1/2002 - 3/23/2004
Recalled on 7/20/2004
Influenced by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Owners Notified on 8/23/2004
# Affected 8,969
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES
 
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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 40715.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

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