Recall
Fleetwood Southwind — 85V056000
NHTSA ID
85V056000
Make
Fleetwood
Model
Southwind
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-05-01
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
15,857
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.