NHTSA Recall 98V211000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Power Train. Reported 1998-09-08. An estimated 107 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES CAN FALL TO THE GROUND.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CREATES A POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A ROAD OBSTRUCTION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT WITH ONE OF A NEWER DESIGN.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFIATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 1998.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).