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NHTSA recall 97V003000

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Fleetwood Prowler and 1 more

Reported Jan 6, 199730 vehicles affectedFLEETWOOD ENT., INC.Built Jul 10, 1996 – Jul 11, 1996

The defect

The rear bumper mounting brackets have been improperly installed. the mounting holes were cut oversized and can allow the mounting bolts to pull through the brackets on the chassis.

The risk

This condition can allow the bumper to loosen and fall off the trailer increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair these trailers.

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Vehicles in this recall

Fleetwood Prowler
1997
Fleetwood Wilderness
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification will begin january 24, 1997. Notes:owners who take their trailers 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 1-800-445-3307.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.