NHTSA Campaign 05V278000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. · Reported Jun 14, 2005 · 476 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AND INCORRECT CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG.

Consequence

OVERLOADING CAN DAMAGE YOUR VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE 2005 476
FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE 2006 476
FLEETWOOD TIOGA 2005 476
FLEETWOOD TIOGA 2006 476

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V278000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.