Recall 06V-455: 2006–2007 Fleetwood Gearbox
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 30, 2006, covering about 429 vehicles.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 61117.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
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V455000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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-455?
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.
How is recall 06V-455 fixed?
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.
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.