NHTSA Campaign 05V289000
STRUCTURE
Issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. · Reported Jun 21, 2005 · 496 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE MISSING WELDS ON THE CHASSIS CROSS-MEMBERS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | PROWLER | 2004 | 496 |
| FLEETWOOD | PROWLER | 2005 | 496 |
| FLEETWOOD | TERRY | 2004 | 496 |
| FLEETWOOD | TERRY | 2005 | 496 |
| FLEETWOOD | WILDERNESS | 2004 | 496 |
| FLEETWOOD | WILDERNESS | 2005 | 496 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V289000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.