SOUTHWIND UNSPECIFIED 1985: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : SOUTHWIND | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1983-09-01 - 1984-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V056000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-05-01 | Date Added to Database: 1985-05-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15857 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES WITH TRAILER HITCHES.SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING FLANGES. |
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