NHTSA Recall 05V144000: Exterior lighting
FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165 vehicles. It affects 2005 Fleetwood Scorpion.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V144000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | April 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 11, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain toy hauler trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the rear and rear-side marker lights were purchased and installed without the reflex reflector capability.
Safety risk
During night driving conditions or while the vehicle is parked, the rear and rear-side marker lights will not provide any reflex reflection to mark the vehicle's location in the dark increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace four marker lights with a surface mount bracket free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood folding at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
Fleetwood folding recall no. 05-1.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V144000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Scorpion | 2005 |
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.