NHTSA Recall 05V443000: Trailer hitches
WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILERS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 891 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Weekend Warrior FS2600.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V443000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | September 29, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain travel trailers, approximately 6' back from the front of the tongue at the bend of the chassis, there is no supporting gusset.
Safety risk
The tongue can bend up, which can cause damage to the front of the trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will install an 18" x 6" plate gusset on the inside of the main rail frame free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2008. Owners may contact weekend warrior at 1-800-500-9914.
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 05V443000
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.