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Fleetwood Terry EX 30 5G Recall 00V379: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 00V379, reported November 17, 2000, 1,090 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V379FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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).

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Prowler LS 30 5G20002001
Fleetwood Terry EX 30 5G20002001
Fleetwood Wilderness GL 30 5G20002001