NHTSA Recall 04V310000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V310000; Date: Jun. 28, 2004
A wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Fleetwood Mallard; 2004 Fleetwood Pioneer; 2002 Fleetwood Pride; 2003 Fleetwood Pride; 2004 Fleetwood Pride; 2004 Fleetwood Prowler; 2004 Fleetwood Terry; 2002 Fleetwood Triumph; 2003 Fleetwood Triumph; 2004 Fleetwood Triumph; 2004 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,426
Recall Summary:
On certain fifth wheel and conventional travel trailers equipped with aluminum wheels may not have had the proper wheel lug nut torque applied. Additionally, paint applied to the mating surface of the hub may cause the lug nuts to be more sensitive to loosening during the initial settling-in of components and after a wheel has been removed for service.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace any damaged wheels, lug nuts, lug studs, and mating surfaces. Dealers will also remove paint film from the mating surfaces. The recall began on August 5, 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Recall Notes:
Fleetwood recall no. 40521. 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: Aug 5, 2004
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