Recall
Fleetwood Tradition — 09V163000
NHTSA ID
09V163000
Make
Fleetwood
Model
Tradition
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-05-19
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units Affected
7
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
90508
Summary
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 7 MY 2009 TRADITION CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG FIGURES RELATED TO THE TOWED WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT ARE INCORRECT.
Consequence
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS. OVERLOADING COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS BY PHONE AND WILL MAIL CORRECT MANUFACTURER FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.