Unknown or other
- Component
- Unknown or other
- Manufacturer
- FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER
- Vehicles affected
- 406
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2001-12-05
- Owners notified
- 2001-12-14
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C25 AND C25B TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT SUPPORT BRACES INSTALLED UNDER THE WATER STORAGE TANK.
Safety risk
A FILLED, UNSUPPORTED TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED AND FALL-OUT DURING TRAVEL CREASING A POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACES UNDER THE FRESH WATER TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 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 FOLDING TRAILER AT 1-800-544-8193.