Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V277000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V277000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 3,746 affected units, FLEETWOOD/OVERLOADING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V277000

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-10-15T00:00:00

Subject: Fleetwood/overloading

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 3,746

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 91015

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Consequence Summary: Overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Corrective Action: Dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99V277000

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Created At: 1742808662

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