HEARTLAND PROWLER 1997: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : PROWLER | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-07-10 - 1996-07-11 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V003000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-01-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-01-06 | Date Added to Database: 1997-01-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 30 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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