FLEETWOOD NIAGARA 2013: WHEELS
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : NIAGARA | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-01-01 - 2013-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V333000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-08-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-08-01 | Date Added to Database: 2013-08-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Columbia Northwest, Inc. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 66 | ||
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Summary:
Columbia Northwest is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Somerset Niagara trailers manufactured January 2012 through July 2013 and equipped with 14" aluminum wheels and corresponding lug nuts. The aluminum wheels may disengage from the axle hub. |
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Consequence:
The loss of a wheel during transit can result in the loss of control of the trailer or the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the loose wheel becomes a road hazard. |
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Remedy:
Columbia Northwest will send each Niagara owner a new lug nut wrench to tighten down the lug nuts, free of charge. Columbia Northwest dealers can re-torque the wheels if the customer is not able to, at no charge. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Owners may contact Columbia Northwest at 1-724-423-7440. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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