NHTSA Recall 04V310000: Wheels
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,426 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Fleetwood Mallard.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V310000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 40521 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | June 28, 2004 |
| Owner notification | August 5, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain fifth wheel and conventional travel trailers equipped with aluminum wheels may not have had the proper wheel lug nut torque applied. Additionally, paint applied to the mating surface of the hub may cause the lug nuts to be more sensitive to loosening during the initial settling-in of components and after a wheel has been removed for service.
Safety risk
A wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace any damaged wheels, lug nuts, lug studs, and mating surfaces. Dealers will also remove paint film from the mating surfaces. The recall began on august 5, 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 40521.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 04V310000
| 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.