Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V333000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V333000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 2,435 affected units, INCORRECT TOW HITCH CERTIFICATION LABEL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V333000

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-07-27T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect tow hitch certification label

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2,435

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 50719

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V333000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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