NHTSA Recall 03V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V169000; Date: May. 6, 2003
This carrier bearing failure will lead to drive shaft failure and the loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Fleetwood Jamboree R; 2003 Fleetwood Jamboree V; 2003 Fleetwood Jamboree W; 2003 Fleetwood Tioga
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Affected Units:: 740
Recall Summary:
On certain models r, v, and w motor homes, the intermediate drive shaft will vibrate excessively, leading to carrier bearing failure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect, replace, and/or retorque the carrier bearing bolts as necessary. Owner notification began may 27, 2003. 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 1-800-322-8216.
Recall Notes:
Fleetwood recall no. 30505. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 27, 2003
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