1997 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS RECALL - #97V003000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : BUMPERS
THE REAR BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE MOUNTING HOLES WERE CUT OVERSIZED AND CAN ALLOW THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO PULL THROUGH THE BRACKETS ON THE CHASSIS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/9/1996 - 7/10/1996 |
| Recalled on |
1/15/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/24/1997 |
| # Affected |
30 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
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| Description |
THE REAR BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE MOUNTING HOLES WERE CUT OVERSIZED AND CAN ALLOW THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO PULL THROUGH THE BRACKETS ON THE CHASSIS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 24, 1997. NOTES:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS 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 1-800-445-3307.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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