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1997-1998 Fleetwood Avion and Fleetwood Westport recall: fifth wheel assembly

Fleetwood Ent., Inc. reported this safety recall on October 26, 1999. It covers about 1,404 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,404
reported
Oct 26, 1999
owners notified
Dec 7, 1999

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers. These trailers can experience excessive flexing in the upper chassis which can lead to failure in the area of the pin box.
Risk
This condition can lead to loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.

Recall number 99V294000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V294000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Fleetwood Avion and Fleetwood Westport fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 99V294000, reported on October 26, 1999, covers about 1,404 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V294000?

Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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