NHTSA Recall 07V464000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V464000; Date: Oct. 3, 2007
This could cause failure in one of the shear pins resulting in damage to the trailer's lift system. This could allow the roof to free-fall from the raised position, possibly resulting in personal injury, vehicle and/or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Fleetwood Arcadia; 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia; 2007 Fleetwood Avalon; 2008 Fleetwood Avalon; 2007 Fleetwood Bayside; 2008 Fleetwood Bayside; 2007 Fleetwood Cheyenne; 2007 Fleetwood Niagara; 2008 Fleetwood Niagara; 2007 Fleetwood Santa Fe; 2008 Fleetwood Santa Fe; 2007 Fleetwood Saratoga; 2008 Fleetwood Saratoga; 2007 Fleetwood Sequoia; 2007 Fleetwood Sun Valley; 2008 Fleetwood Sun Valley; 2007 Fleetwood Utah; 2008 Fleetwood Utah; 2007 Fleetwood Williamsburg; 2008 Fleetwood Williamsburg
Component: Equipment:mechanical:winch
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Folding Trailer, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,129
Recall Summary:
On certain recreational vehicles, the power lift roof system, which consists of a power lift motor and current limiter controller, generates excessive amounts of impact torque if the power lift is operated with the 30a power cord plugged into a 110v ac power source (with or without a battery).
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with two warning stickers that explains the proper function of the power lift accessory using a battery only. One sticker will be placed at the rear of the trailer next to the current limiter. The second sticker will be placed next to the 30a power cord outlet. In addition, fleetwood folding trailers will send a copy of the operation manual that emphasizes the battery-only operation of this trailer accessory. The recall began on February 8, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-443-7367.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 2008
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