NHTSA recall 08V269000
Suspension · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Why it matters: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
The fix: Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel
- 2008 Fleetwood Discovery
- 2008 Fleetwood Excursion
- 2008 Fleetwood Expedition
- 2008 Fleetwood Providence
- 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus
- 2008 Tiffin Phaeton
- 2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus
- 2009 Tiffin Phaeton
- Fleetwood Bounder Diesel
- Fleetwood Excursion
- Fleetwood Expedition
- Fleetwood Providence
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle, 2008 Fccc Xc, 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2008 Fleetwood Discovery, 2008 Fleetwood Excursion, 2008 Fleetwood Expedition, 2008 Fleetwood Providence, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Hdx, 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2008 Tiffin Phaeton, 2009 Tiffin Phaeton.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V269000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.