FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY 1997: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V147000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | DISCOVERY | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-07-20 | 1998-06-26 | 1998-07-01 |
Production Dates: 1995-07-01 - 1996-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 895
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 205
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS," FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF TINT.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER REDUCED VISIBILITY THROUGH THE SIDE WINDOWS WHEN BACKING UP, WHEN USING THE MIRRORS FOR LANE CHANGES, OR WHENEVER LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDOWS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES 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 1-800-322-8216.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
