Fleetwood Avion Fifth Wheel, Westport Fifth Wheel: Structure

Affects Fleetwood Avion Fifth Wheel, Westport Fifth Wheel · 1997–1998 — about 197 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain fifth wheel trailers can experience excessive flexing in the upper chassis which can lead to failure in the area of the pinbox. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control and a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: The pinbox and its support structure will be either reinforced or replaced.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational