FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 7 MY 2009 TRADITION CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
— Recall Campaign #09V163000
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 7 MY 2009 TRADITION CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG FIGURES RELATED TO THE TOWED WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT ARE INCORRECT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
09V163000
| Manufacturer: | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | May 19, 2009 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 09V163000 |
| Units affected: | 7 |
- Description:
- FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 7 MY 2009 TRADITION CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG FIGURES RELATED TO THE TOWED WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT ARE INCORRECT.
- Consequeces:
- A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS. OVERLOADING COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- FLEETWOOD WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS BY PHONE AND WILL MAIL CORRECT MANUFACTURER FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.
- Notes:
- FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90508.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .