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Safety recall · 85V056000

Trailer hitches Fleetwood recall

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 1, 1985. It covers about 15,857 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
85V056000
Reported
May 1, 1985
Vehicles
15,857
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Trailer hitches can crack at the mounting flanges and separate from the motorhome while being used in trailer or car towing service. Consequence of defect: if complete separation occurs, control would be lost of the towed vehicle; this could result in injury or death.

The fix

MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.

Contacts

Vehicle description: motorhomes with trailer hitches. System: trailer hitch mounting flanges.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V056000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Fleetwood Limited02D
1985 Fleetwood Limited04F
1984 Fleetwood Pacearrow12D
1985 Fleetwood Pacearrow13D
1984 Fleetwood Southwind32C
1985 Fleetwood Southwind13C

Questions

Is the 85V056000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V056000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V056000 announced?

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 1, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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