Structure: frame and members
- Component
- Structure: frame and members
- Manufacturer
- FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER
- Vehicles affected
- 630
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1999-05-04
- Owners notified
- 1999-05-17
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING TRAILERS. IMPROPER TIRE CLEARANCE (LESS THAN 5/8") BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND FRONT FRAME CROSS MEMBER CAN RESULT IN THE TIRE RUBBING THE METAL FRAME.
Safety risk
A LOSS OF TIRE TREAD, OVERHEATING, AND POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS AND CORRECT TIRE CLEARANCE.