Recall 99V294000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 1997-1998 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,404 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V294000 |
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,404 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
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