Recall 06V-174: 1998–1999 Fleetwood American Dream, 1998–1999 Fleetwood American Eagle
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2006, covering about 184 vehicles.
The problem
On certain class a motor homes equipped with spartan chassis steering gear, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.
The risk
Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan chassis is conducting this recall (Please see 06v156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes
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 | Steering |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V174000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Dream | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 1998, 1999 | 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 06V-174?
On certain class a motor homes equipped with spartan chassis steering gear, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.
How is recall 06V-174 fixed?
Spartan chassis is conducting this recall (Please see 06v156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or spartan at 517-543-6400.
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.