NHTSA Recall 05V181000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Fleetwood Orbit.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V181000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | April 28, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 27, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain towable travel trailers were built without a bedroom emergency egress window.
Safety risk
In the event of a fire or other emergency, persons in the front bedroom area must exit through the access door. If the access door is blocked, there is no way out of the trailer, increasing the risk of injuries to the trailer occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the current sliding window with an emergency egress exit window free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood folding trailer at 1-814-445-9661.
Notes
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 05V181000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Orbit | 2005 |
| Fleetwood Pegasus | 2005 |
| Fleetwood Resort 18CK | 2005 |
| Fleetwood Resort 20CK | 2005 |
| Fleetwood Resort 21SS | 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.