NHTSA recall campaign
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ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Reported2006-02-28Affected21 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH IMPROPERLY HARDENED AXLE WHEEL STUDS.
Risk
IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED WHEEL STUDS MAY BREAK AT ANY TIME, CAUSING THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRAILER HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-455-3307.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →