NHTSA Recall 05V289000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V289000; Date: Jun. 21, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Fleetwood Prowler; 2005 Fleetwood Prowler; 2004 Fleetwood Terry; 2005 Fleetwood Terry; 2004 Fleetwood Wilderness; 2005 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Affected Units:: 496
Recall Summary:
Certain fifth wheel travel trailers have missing welds on the chassis cross-members.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 4, 2005
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