THOR SIESTA 2006: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : THOR | Model : SIESTA | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 2005-07-01 - 2005-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V465000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-11-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-10-06 | Date Added to Database: 2005-10-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 221 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN CLASS A AND CLASS B MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A SPACER PLATE THAT DOES NOT FIT FLUSH TO THE REAR EXTENSION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAUSES THE FASTENERS TO BE CORNER LOADED WHEN TIGHTENED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HITCH TO FAIL DURING USAGE CAUSING A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH AND INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPACER PLATE AND ADD SIX NEW BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE SPACER PLATE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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