Defect Description For Recall
The Spare Tire And Wheel Assembly Is Attached To The Motorhome With A Chain And Pulley Mechanism. If Inadequate Tension Is Not Pre-Loaded Into This Mechanism, Road Vibration Can Cause The FriCTIon Clutch To Slowly Release Or Backdrive The Mechanism, Which Causes The Spare Tire And Wheel Assembly To Slowly Lower And Contact The Road Surface Forward Of The Front Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
FLAIR
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
94V061000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
If This Happens A Potential Safety Hazard And/Or Road ObstruCTIon Could Result.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Square Chain Connector In The Mechanism’S Tire Support Chain. Also, A Redundant Chain, Bracket, And Chain Connector Will Be Installed To Physically Connect The Spare Tire And Wheel Assembly To The Undercarriage.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Ent., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19940201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
121
Date Owners Notified
19940426
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
19940401