FLEETWOOD MALLARD 39D 2001: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V219000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | MALLARD 39D | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-07-06 | 2001-06-26 | 2001-07-03 |
Production Dates: 2000-12-01 - 2001-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 168
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THIS SITUATION IS NOT CONTROLLED IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
