Defect Description For Recall
Certain Diesel Class A Motor Homes Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Part 567, “Certification.” The Manufacturers’ Tow Hitch Receiver Information Label Was Printed With The Incorrect Weight Carrying Capacity Value And The Incorrect Tongue Weight Value.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERY
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V333000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
The Weight Label On The Hitch Receiver Provides The MaximUM Trailer Weight Rating And The MaximUM Tongue Weight Rating. It Is Important That These Ratings Not Be Exceeded. Failure To Comply Could Result In Damage To The Motor Home Frame, Body, Or Hitch Receiver And Could Cause Unstable Driving And Handling Characteristrics Which May Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Fleetwood Will Mail Owners The Correct Tow Hitch Receiver Weight Information Label. If Owners Do Not Feel Comfortable Installing The Label, Dealers Will Install The Label For Them. The Recall Began August 4, 2005. Owners May Contact Fleetwood At 800-509-3418.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040601
End Of Manufacture
20050411
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2435
Date Owners Notified
20050804
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050727
Make Campaign Number
50719
Part Number
567