1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND RECALL - #85V056000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
TRAILER HITCHES CAN CRACK AT THE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE BEING USED IN TRAILER OR CAR TOWING SERVICE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST OF THE TOWED VEHICLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1983 - 12/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
5/14/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
15,857 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
TRAILER HITCHES CAN CRACK AT THE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE BEING USED IN TRAILER OR CAR TOWING SERVICE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST OF THE TOWED VEHICLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES WITH TRAILER HITCHES.SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING FLANGES. |
| See also |
1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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