Recall 06V-333: 2007 Fleetwood Orbit, 2007 Fleetwood Pegasus

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Sep 7, 2006, covering about 429 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-333
Report date
Sep 7, 2006
Vehicles affected
429
Owners notified
Oct 31, 2006

The problem

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 fix

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.

Notes

Fleetwood recall no. 60828.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
ComponentTires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V333000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Fleetwood Orbit2007All years
Fleetwood Pegasus2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-333?

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.

How is recall 06V-333 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.