Recall 05V-289: 2004–2005 Fleetwood Prowler, 2004–2005 Fleetwood Terry and 1 more
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jun 21, 2005, covering about 496 vehicles.
The problem
Certain fifth wheel travel trailers have missing welds on the chassis cross-members.
The risk
This condition can cause the cross-member to become dislodged, creating a road hazard if the fifth wheel travel trailer is in motion, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Lippert components, in conjunction with fleetwood, will inspect the cross-members for missing welds, repair the welds if necessary, and add additional support to the affected area. Owners may contact lippert directly at 1-866-524-7821 to make arrangements to have this inspection and repair performed. The recall began on august 4, 2005.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 50615. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V289000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Prowler | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Fleetwood Terry | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Fleetwood Wilderness | 2004, 2005 | 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 05V-289?
Certain fifth wheel travel trailers have missing welds on the chassis cross-members.
How is recall 05V-289 fixed?
Lippert components, in conjunction with fleetwood, will inspect the cross-members for missing welds, repair the welds if necessary, and add additional support to the affected area. Owners may contact lippert directly at 1-866-524-7821 to make arrangements to have this inspection and repair performed. The recall began on august 4, 2005.
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.