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Fleetwood Terry 39D Recall 01V219: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 01V219, reported June 26, 2001, 168 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V219FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE BEDROOM SLIDE OPTION #966. THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE TOWING INSTABILITY AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH.
Risk
IF THIS SITUATION IS NOT CONTROLLED IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIPPED THE TRAVEL TRAILER WITH STEEL PLATES ALONG THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TOWING PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE BY OPTIMIZING THE TONGUE LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. 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.
Notes
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 Mallard 39D2001
Fleetwood Prowler 39D2001
Fleetwood Terry 39D2001
Fleetwood Wilderness 39D2001