FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS 1997: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | WILDERNESS | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-01-24 | 1997-01-06 | 1997-01-15 |
Production Dates: 1996-07-09 - 1996-07-10
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE REAR BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE MOUNTING HOLES WERE CUT OVERSIZED AND CAN ALLOW THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO PULL THROUGH THE BRACKETS ON THE CHASSIS.
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 24, 1997. NOTES:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS 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 1-800-424-9393.
