Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
AVION
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V294000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Lead To Loss Of Vehicle Control Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reinforce Or Replace The Pin Box And Its Support Structure.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Ent., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960628
End Of Manufacture
19980317
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1404
Date Owners Notified
19991207
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
19991026
Make Campaign Number
91015