NHTSA Complaint #10132125 — 2004 FLEETWOOD GEAR BOX
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10132125 |
| Vehicle | 2004 FLEETWOOD GEAR BOX |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NV |
Consumer Description
EXCESSIVE TONGUE WEIGHT RESULTING IN THE BENDING OF THE TONGUE FRAMEWORK, DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS CAUSING UNSAFE TOWING CONDITIONS. UNLADEN DRY TONGUE WEIGHT IS 17%, @1390 #'S. WHEN LOADED AT MAXIMUM MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION OF 11,700 #S, TONGUE WEIGHT WILL EXCEED 1700 #'S. BOTH WEIGHTS EXCEED MAX LOADS FOR FACTORY INSTALLED CLASS 5 HITCH ON FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS. *NM
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