A LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS TO ACTIVATE IF THE

Jul 26, 1995 — Recall Campaign #95V137000

A LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS TO ACTIVATE IF THE FRONT BRAKE AIR RESERVOIR SYSTEM FALLS BELOW 60 PSI. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,175 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

95V137000

Manufacturer:	FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Recall date:	July 26, 1995
NHTSA Campaign #:	95V137000
Units affected:	1,175

Description:: A LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS TO ACTIVATE IF THE FRONT BRAKE AIR RESERVOIR SYSTEM FALLS BELOW 60 PSI. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequeces:: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOW AIR PRESSURE IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM COULD LEAD TO DECREASED VEHICLE BRAKING PERFORMANCE OR CAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM TO ENGAGE WITHOUT THE DRIVER GIVEN VISUAL OR AUDIBLE WARNING.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS WHICH CORRECTLY CONNECTS THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR SYSTEM LOW PRESSURE SWITCH TO THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
Notes:: SYSTEM: BRAKES; LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICES; FMVSS NO.121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOME BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS.NOTE: 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 1-909-351-3814. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affects the following:

1995 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM RV WITH A SPARTAN CHASSIS, MODEL NUMBER: 2242 (MOUNTAIN MASTER). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND DRIVING BECAME DIFFICULT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TWICE FOR REPAIRS TO THE POWER STEERING AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,916. UPDATED 05/08/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKE FAILED WHILE MAKING A TURN. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE BRAKES WAS BROKEN. THE AIR COMPRESSOR WAS DESIGNED FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO BOLT TO THE BACK SIDE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT RUNS THE POWER STEERING PUMP. UPDATED 05/30/12;
1995 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE Complaints
The contact owns a 1995 Fleetwood American Eagle RV equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: G159, Tire Size: 265/75/R22.5, DOT Number: (NA). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated in the State if Iowa, the rear passenger’s side outer side tire had a blowout. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and called roadside assistance to replace the tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the State of Nebraska, the rear passenger’s side inner tire had a blowout and was also shredded, causing a fracture to the wheel well. The contact continued driving 10 MPH to a nearby tire shop, where the passenger’s side inner tire was replaced. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the state of Missouri, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The contact parked near a highway patrol station. The contact called roadside assistance to replace the front passenger’s side tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated he replaced all other tires later on after the trip. The contact stated that on December 12, 2021, while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the State of Georgia, the rear passenger’s side outer tire had a blowout. The contact was able to drive to a nearby tire shop and had the tire replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.;