Fleetwood Frame And Members Recall 96V238000 (1,040 Vehicles)

The problem

The front impact beam installed on these motor homes can fall to the ground forward of the front axle.

The risk

This can cause loss of control to the vehicle or property damage to following vehicles.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the motor home impact beam support brackets to provide the correct support.

Contacts

Owner notification began march 4, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V238000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow	7	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow

Questions

Is the 96V238000 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 96V238000?

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 96V238000 announced?

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported it to NHTSA on November 25, 1996. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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