Recall
Fleetwood Orbit — 06V333000
NHTSA ID
06V333000
Make
Fleetwood
Model
Orbit
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2006-09-07
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Units Affected
429
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
60828
Summary
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH IMPROPERLY CONSTRUCTED SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT CAUSE THE SPARE TIRE TO HANG TOO LOW TO THE GROUND.
Consequence
IF THE SPARE TIRE CONTACTS THE GROUND IT CAN BREAK AWAY FROM ITS SUPPORT, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE THE SPARE TIRE AND CARRIER TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT GROUND CLEARANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-445-3307.