Recall
Fleetwood Westport — 99V294000
NHTSA ID
99V294000
Make
Fleetwood
Model
Westport
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-10-26
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
1,404
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
91015
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.