NHTSA recall 99V294000
Trailer Hitches · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
October 26, 1999report date
1,404units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: These trailers can experience excessive flexing in the upper chassis which can lead to failure in the area of the pin box.
Why it matters: This condition can lead to loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1997 Fleetwood Avion
- 1997 Fleetwood Westport
- 1998 Fleetwood Avion
- 1998 Fleetwood Westport
- Fleetwood Avion
- Fleetwood Westport
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Fleetwood Avion, 1998 Fleetwood Avion, 1997 Fleetwood Westport, 1998 Fleetwood Westport.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V294000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.