NHTSA Recall 05V333000: Labels (equipment)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,435 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Fleetwood Bounder Diesel.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V333000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 50719 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | July 27, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain diesel class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the manufacturers' tow hitch receiver information label was printed with the incorrect weight carrying capacity value and the incorrect tongue weight value.
Safety risk
The weight label on the hitch receiver provides the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. It is important that these ratings not be exceeded. Failure to comply could result in damage to the motor home frame, body, or hitch receiver and could cause unstable driving and handling characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Fleetwood will mail owners the correct tow hitch receiver weight information label. If owners do not feel comfortable installing the label, dealers will install the label for them. The recall began august 4, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 50719. 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 05V333000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2005, 2006 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2005, 2006 |
| Fleetwood Excursion | 2005, 2006 |
| Fleetwood Expedition | 2005, 2006 |
| Fleetwood Providence | 2005, 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.