NHTSA Recall 05V289000: Structure
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 496 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Fleetwood Prowler.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 50615 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | June 21, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain fifth wheel travel trailers have missing welds on the chassis cross-members.
Safety risk
This condition can cause the cross-member to become dislodged, creating a road hazard if the fifth wheel travel trailer is in motion, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Lippert components, in conjunction with fleetwood, will inspect the cross-members for missing welds, repair the welds if necessary, and add additional support to the affected area. Owners may contact lippert directly at 1-866-524-7821 to make arrangements to have this inspection and repair performed. The recall began on august 4, 2005.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 50615. 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 05V289000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Prowler | 2004, 2005 |
| Fleetwood Terry | 2004, 2005 |
| Fleetwood Wilderness | 2004, 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.