NHTSA Campaign 06V060000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. · Reported Feb 28, 2006 · 21 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH IMPROPERLY HARDENED AXLE WHEEL STUDS.
Consequence
IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED WHEEL STUDS MAY BREAK AT ANY TIME, CAUSING THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRAILER HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-455-3307.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | PROWLER | 2006 | 21 |
| FLEETWOOD | TERRY | 2006 | 21 |
| FLEETWOOD | WILDERNESS | 2006 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V060000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.