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NHTSA Action Number: PE88011 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: FLEETWOOD |
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FLEETWOOD | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1987 |
Component Name: SUSPENSION | Manufacturer's Name: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
Date Opened: Jan, 13 1988 | Date Closed: Feb, 23 1988 |
Subject: STABILIZER BAR SEPARATION | Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:fleetwood has no other reportsof stabilizer problems and states that general motors advised them thatthey have only 9 reports over a 2 year period involving 37,000 p-30 chassisvehicles.fleetwood reports that it does not modify the stabilizer barattachment and that the stabilizer bar mounting is bolted, noted riveted asreported by the consumer.fleetwood does not warrant the stabilizer barattachment.analysis:the problem the owner is having with his stabilizer bar mountingappears to be peculiar to his vehicle and not a trend.the ownerreports that the bolts used to replace the rivets continually come looseresulting in some vehicle instability due to the high center of gravity andaxle roll centers of the motorhome.status:recommend closing this pe. #=== |