Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motor Homes Equipped With Draw Tite Hitch Receivers May Be Missing One Or More Welds Between The Hitch Receiver Box And The Bottom Support Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
FLAIR
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V352000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
The Welds Could Break, Allowing The Hitch Receiver Box And The Towed Load To Separate From The Towing Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Hitch Receiver. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During August 2004. Owners Should Contact Fleetwood At 1-800-322-8216.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20021101
End Of Manufacture
20040323
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8969
Date Owners Notified
20040823
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040720
Make Campaign Number
40715