NHTSA Recall 03V437000: Wheels
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,933 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Fleetwood Mallard.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V437000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 31028 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | November 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 26, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers, the owner manuals either do not contain the wheel lug nut torque information or contain incorrect wheel lug nut torque information for the optional "aluminum wheel"
Safety risk
Vehicle operation without the proper torque applied to the wheel lug nuts could result in the lug nuts becoming loose and a wheel separation that could result in a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a label and insert to be added to the owner's manual. If the vehicle has the "aluminum wheel" option, owners are requested to bring their vehicle into a dealer to have the wheel lug nuts torqued to the proper specifications. Owner notification began november 26, 2003. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 31028.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V437000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Mallard | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Pioneer | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Pride | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Prowler | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Terry | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Triumph | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Wilderness | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.