Defect Investigation Detail

FLEETWOOD / FLEETWOOD / 1987

Components - Details
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. #===