FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1999
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 16, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/ATWOOD MOBILE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS. SOME OF THESE ALARMS MAY HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED DURING SHIPPING WHICH WILL DIMINISH THE SENSITIVITY OF THE ALARM TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE.
NHTSA ID: 99V306003
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT THE ALARM DOES NOT WORK AND ALERT THE OCCUPANTS TO THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE.
Corrective Action:
ATWOOD WILL EXCHANGE THESE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 26, 1999
(Campaign #: 91015)
FLEETWOOD/CHASSIS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.
NHTSA ID: 99V294000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 1,404
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 15, 1999
(Campaign #: 91015)
FLEETWOOD/OVERLOADING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES, WHEN BUILT WITH A DISPROPORTIONATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, FULLY EQUIPPED, LOADED WITH CARGO, AND OPERATED WITH IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURES, CAN EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOAD CONDITION ON A FRONT TIRE.
NHTSA ID: 99V277000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,746
Consequence Summary:
OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL EQUIP THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES WITH NEW LARGER CAPACITY FRONT TIRES, WILL ADJUST THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ON THE FRONT AXLE (IF NECESSARY), APPLY NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS, AND REINFORCE CONSUMER EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRE MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING ROTATION, ALIGNMENT, AND TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 13, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 105
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 99V165009
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,049
Consequence Summary:
THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 2, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/TUTHILL/SUSPENSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS.
NHTSA ID: 99V161002
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 388
Consequence Summary:
THIS BEARING PRELOAD IN COMBINATION WITH IMPROPER LUBRICATING OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE OUTER BEARING, AFFECTING THE STEERING ON THE MOTOR HOMES.
Corrective Action:
TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. TUTHILL WILL INSPECT THE DEFLECTOR RING AND RESEATING, ADJUST THE WHEEL BEARINGS, ADD LUBRICATION, AND REPLACE THE HUBCAP.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 29, 1999
(Campaign #: 90625)
FLEETWOOD/TIRES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR G159 11R22.5 TIRES. IN A FULLY LOADED VEHICLE, THE TIRES ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY BE LOADED PAST THEIR RATED CARRYING CAPACITY.
NHTSA ID: 99V163000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
THIS OVERLOAD COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH MICHELIN XZA 295/80R22.5 TIRES AND RE-RATE THE FRONT GAWR TO 13,700 LBS. OWNERS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROPER DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT RATING CHANGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 22, 1999
(Campaign #: 90611)
FLEETWOOD/TRAILER HITCH BOLT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BOLTS HOLDING THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE MOTOR HOME FRAME ARE THE INCORRECT LENGTH.
NHTSA ID: 99V156000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 417
Consequence Summary:
THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER HITCH FROM THE MOTOR HOME.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH CORRECTLY SIZED NUTS, LOCK WASHERS, AND BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 4, 1999
(Campaign #: 90602)
FLEETWOOD/BATTERY CABLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A NOTCH IN THE HEAT SHIELD, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION.
NHTSA ID: 99V142000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 145
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS, IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 26, 1999
(Campaign #: 90108)
FLEETWOOD/AXLE OVERLOAD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES, WHEN FULLY EQUIPPED AND LOADED WITH TYPICAL CARGO, WILL EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOADED CONDITION ON THE REAR AXLE.
NHTSA ID: 99V013000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 95
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE COMPONENTS TO FAIL PREMATURELY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE WITH A NEW HIGHER CAPACITY REAR AXLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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