The defect
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE VALUE OF 80 PSI AND THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE VALUE IS 65 PSI.
The risk
DRIVING WITH OVER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG INFORMATION ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-445-3307.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Gearbox | 2006, 2007 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Gearbox | 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| Fleetwood Gearbox | 2007 | 3 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2006
51 of the 490 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2006 concerned the equipment; FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. filed 74 campaigns in all.
| 06V491000 22 Dec 2006 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| 06V449000 28 Nov 2006 | LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL |
| 06V456000 28 Nov 2006 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 06V437000 16 Nov 2006 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| 06V434000 15 Nov 2006 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| 06V429000 14 Nov 2006 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
| 06V430000 7 Nov 2006 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
| 06V416000 31 Oct 2006 | U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2006