1997 FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD Recall

Campaign:: 97V190002 on 10/29/1997
Component:: Suspension:rear
Affected:: 1,800
Defect:: Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. the wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Consequence:: A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Notes:: Owner notification is expected to begin during november 1997. 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 dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1997 FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD TSBs (6)

Bulletin:: 209
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Use of stabilizer jacks when setting up slideout rooms. *jd
Bulletin:: 975
Component:: 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:: Subject regarding abs top seal repair kits. *tt
Bulletin:: 988
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Information regarding factory installation of air conditioner brace. *tt
Bulletin:: 988
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Information on the factory installation of air conditioner brace. *tt
Bulletin:: TIB990908
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Subject on the mountain mawter (mm) rear suspension spacer installation on the 1996-2000 fleetood models. *mjs
Bulletin:: 04212008
Component:: 072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:: Fleetwood service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. fleetwood motor home owners. csc was received. *pe