NHTSA Recall 99V294000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V294000; Date: Oct. 26, 1999
This condition can lead to loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Fleetwood Avion; 1998 Fleetwood Avion; 1997 Fleetwood Westport; 1998 Fleetwood Westport
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,404
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.
Recall Notes:
Fleetwood recall no. 91015. Owner notification began December 17, 1999. 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 1-800-619-8454. 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: Dec 7, 1999
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