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NHTSA Recall 05V278000: Labels (equipment)

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 476 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Fleetwood Jamboree.

476
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (September 2)
NHTSA campaign05V278000
Manufacturer campaign50606
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedJune 14, 2005
Owner notificationSeptember 2, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain class c motor homes built on chevrolet chassis fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag was printed with the incorrect rear gross axle weight rating (gawr) and incorrect cargo carrying capacity tag.

Safety risk

Overloading can damage your vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.

Remedy

Fleetwood will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on september 2, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Notes

Fleetwood recall no. 50606.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 05V278000

Make and modelModel years
Fleetwood Jamboree2005, 2006
Fleetwood Tioga2005, 2006

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.