Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT Recall - Campaign #99V294000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT RECALL - #99V294000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.

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Vehicle 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
Manufacturer FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Manufactured between 6/28/1996 - 3/17/1998
Recalled on 10/29/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 12/7/1999
# Affected 1,404
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
Notes FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 91015.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1999. 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 1-800-619-8454.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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