Recall 05V-511: 2004 Fleetwood Prowler, 2004 Fleetwood Terry and 1 more
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 7, 2005, covering about 48 vehicles.
The problem
Certain travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect "load range "b" information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity. The correct tire is a load range "c".
The risk
A fully loaded travel trailer will overload the tires, which could lead to tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace tires that are marked "load range "b" and replace it with a "load range "c" tire. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 51024.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 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V511000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Prowler | 2004 | All years |
| Fleetwood Terry | 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 05V-511?
Certain travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect "load range "b" information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity. The correct tire is a load range "c".
How is recall 05V-511 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace tires that are marked "load range "b" and replace it with a "load range "c" tire. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.
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.