FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 1984: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V056000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | SOUTHWIND | 1984 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-05-01 | 1985-05-14 |
Production Dates: 1983-09-01 - 1984-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15857
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TRAILER HITCHES CAN CRACK AT THE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE BEING USED IN TRAILER OR CAR TOWING SERVICE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST OF THE TOWED VEHICLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES WITH TRAILER HITCHES.SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING FLANGES.
