NHTSA Recall 04V352000: Trailer hitches
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,969 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Fleetwood Bounder.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V352000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 40715 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | July 20, 2004 |
| Owner notification | August 23, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.
Safety risk
The welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. The recall is expected to begin during august 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 40715.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 04V352000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Fiesta | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Flair | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Jamboree | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Jamboree GT | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Storm | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Terra | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Tioga | 2003, 2004 |
| Fleetwood Tioga SL | 2003, 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.