Fleetwood Recall 00V379000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 00V379000 · announced November 17, 2000 · filed by Fleetwood Ent., Inc. · 1,090 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. EXCESSIVE FLEXING AND/OR TWISTING OF THE CHASSIS STRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS AND SECURES THE CENTER AXLE HANGERS CAN OCCUR. ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR AND TEARING OF THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS OCCURS.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE CHASSIS BY ADDING STEEL SUPPORTS TO THE MAIN CHASSIS RAILS ABOVE THE CENTER AXLE HANGER AND WILL ADD A CROSS-MEMBER IN THE SAME AREA.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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 1-800-445-3307.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Fleetwood Prowler Ls 30 5g
• 2001 Fleetwood Prowler Ls 30 5g
• 2000 Fleetwood Terry Ex 30 5g
• 2001 Fleetwood Terry Ex 30 5g
• 2000 Fleetwood Wilderness Gl 30 5g
• 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness Gl 30 5g

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.