Defect Description For Recall
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).
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
BAYSIDE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V464000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Winch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Folding Trailer, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060501
End Of Manufacture
20070924
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2129
Date Owners Notified
20080208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ftca, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071003
Make Campaign Number
PR07-1