Wilderness Wilderness Scout

Model Wilderness Scout made by Wilderness got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE
06V473000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 06/19/2006 V (Vehicle)59ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.12/13/200612/13/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trailers equipped with lippert axles, due to mislocated spindle welds, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle.
Consequence SummarySudden axle failure could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryLippert is conducting this recall and will inspect for mislocated welds and replace the axle if necessary (please see 06e-095). owners should contact lippert at 1-877-870-4900 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
PE06037FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.09/11/200612/14/2006AXLE SPINDLE WELD FRACTURE06V473000
 Fleetwood has filed campaign 06v-473 to address 59 model year 2007 vehicles that may have been assembled with defective axle - spindle welds before these axles could be inspected by the axle supplier, lippert components, for the suspect condition.odi will monitor fleetwood rv for the next six months (until may 2007) for any axle - spindle weld performance problems and will initiate further investigation if additional problems are reported.
PE06037FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.09/11/200612/14/2006AXLE SPINDLE WELD FRACTURE06V475000
 Fleetwood has filed campaign 06v-473 to address 59 model year 2007 vehicles that may have been assembled with defective axle - spindle welds before these axles could be inspected by the axle supplier, lippert components, for the suspect condition.odi will monitor fleetwood rv for the next six months (until may 2007) for any axle - spindle weld performance problems and will initiate further investigation if additional problems are reported.