Recall 01V-219: 2001 Fleetwood Mallard 39D, 2001 Fleetwood Prowler 39D and 2 more
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jun 26, 2001, covering about 168 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with the bedroom slide option #966. These travel trailers can experience towing instability at speeds in excess of 55 MPH.
The risk
If this situation is not controlled it could lead to a loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury and/or a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will equipped the travel trailer with steel plates along the chassis main rails in order to provide the maximum towing performance possible by optimizing the tongue load. Owner notification began july 6, 2001. 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 1-800-445-3307.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Frame and Members |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V219000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Mallard 39D | 2001 | All years |
| Fleetwood Prowler 39D | 2001 | All years |
| Fleetwood Terry 39D | 2001 | All years |
| Fleetwood Wilderness 39D | 2001 | All 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 01V-219?
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with the bedroom slide option #966. These travel trailers can experience towing instability at speeds in excess of 55 MPH.
How is recall 01V-219 fixed?
Dealers will equipped the travel trailer with steel plates along the chassis main rails in order to provide the maximum towing performance possible by optimizing the tongue load. Owner notification began july 6, 2001. 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 1-800-445-3307.
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.