NHTSA recall 06V333000
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Fleetwood Orbit and 1 more
Reported Sep 7, 2006429 vehicles affectedFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Maker’s number 60828Built Apr 21, 2006 – Aug 16, 2006
The defect
Certain travel trailers may have been equipped with improperly constructed spare tire support brackets that cause the spare tire to hang too low to the ground.
The risk
If the spare tire contacts the ground it can break away from its support, creating a road hazard which may result in vehicle damage and/or personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and relocate the spare tire and carrier to allow sufficient ground clearance free of charge. the recall began on october 31, 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-445-3307.