Recall 04V-310: 2004 Fleetwood Mallard, 2004 Fleetwood Pioneer and 5 more
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Jun 28, 2004, covering about 3,426 vehicles.
The problem
On certain fifth wheel and conventional travel trailers equipped with aluminum wheels may not have had the proper wheel lug nut torque applied. Additionally, paint applied to the mating surface of the hub may cause the lug nuts to be more sensitive to loosening during the initial settling-in of components and after a wheel has been removed for service.
The risk
A wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace any damaged wheels, lug nuts, lug studs, and mating surfaces. Dealers will also remove paint film from the mating surfaces. The recall began on august 5, 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 40521.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V310000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Mallard | 2004 | All years |
| Fleetwood Pioneer | 2004 | All years |
| Fleetwood Pride | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Fleetwood Prowler | 2004 | All years |
| Fleetwood Terry | 2004 | All years |
| Fleetwood Triumph | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Fleetwood Wilderness | 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-310?
On certain fifth wheel and conventional travel trailers equipped with aluminum wheels may not have had the proper wheel lug nut torque applied. Additionally, paint applied to the mating surface of the hub may cause the lug nuts to be more sensitive to loosening during the initial settling-in of components and after a wheel has been removed for service.
How is recall 04V-310 fixed?
Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace any damaged wheels, lug nuts, lug studs, and mating surfaces. Dealers will also remove paint film from the mating surfaces. The recall began on august 5, 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.