NHTSA recall 05V333000
Equipment · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel
- 2005 Fleetwood Discovery
- 2005 Fleetwood Excursion
- 2005 Fleetwood Expedition
- 2005 Fleetwood Providence
- 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel
- 2006 Fleetwood Discovery
- 2006 Fleetwood Excursion
- 2006 Fleetwood Expedition
- 2006 Fleetwood Providence
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2005 Fleetwood Discovery, 2006 Fleetwood Discovery, 2005 Fleetwood Excursion, 2006 Fleetwood Excursion, 2005 Fleetwood Expedition, 2006 Fleetwood Expedition, 2005 Fleetwood Providence, 2006 Fleetwood Providence.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V333000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.