Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Travel Trailers Equipped With The Bedroom Slide Option #966. These Travel Trailers Can Experience Towing Instability At Speeds In Excess Of 55 Mph.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
TERRY 39D
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V219000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
If This Situation Is Not Controlled It Could Lead To A Loss Of Vehicle Control Resulting In Personal Injury And/Or A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Equipped The Travel Trailer With Steel Plates Along The Chassis Main Rails In Order To Provide The MaximUM Towing Performance Possible By Optimizing The Tongue Load. Owner Notification Began July 6, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Fleetwood At 1-800-445-3307.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Ent., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20001201
End Of Manufacture
20010531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
168
Date Owners Notified
20010706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010626