Recall 05V289000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2004-2005 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS
RECALL This recall affects up to 496 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V289000 |
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 496 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE MISSING WELDS ON THE CHASSIS CROSS-MEMBERS.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CROSS-MEMBER TO BECOME DISLODGED, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD IF THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IS IN MOTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
LIPPERT COMPONENTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FLEETWOOD, WILL INSPECT THE CROSS-MEMBERS FOR MISSING WELDS, REPAIR THE WELDS IF NECESSARY, AND ADD ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE AFFECTED AREA. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIPPERT DIRECTLY AT 1-866-524-7821 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR PERFORMED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005.
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